Shelter Animal Care Specialist

Support New Bern LLC; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven County Government in New Bern, NC is seeking an Animal Shelter Attendant to maintain animal housing areas, assist with intake, adoptions, and vaccinations under supervision. This role requires high school diploma and at least one year of animal handling experience.

The position combines hands-on animal care with administrative tasks such as updating records, answering public inquiries, and coordinating with veterinarians.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and one year of animal handling experience.
• Knowledge of basic animal behavior and proper restraint methods.
• Ability to observe animal health and report signs of illness.
• Knowledge of diseases and transmission and administration of medications.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean and disinfect animal housing areas.
• Provide shelter animals with food, water, and medications as required.
• Assist with intake, adoption, and reclaim procedures.
• Answer phones and greet the public; provide information.

Skills

Animal handling

Animal behavior awareness

Restraint techniques

Cleaning/disinfection

Vaccination knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Craven County Government in New Bern, NC is seeking an Animal Shelter Attendant to maintain animal housing areas, assist with intake, adoptions, and vaccinations under supervision. This role requires high school diploma and at least one year of animal handling experience.

The position combines hands-on animal care with administrative tasks such as updating records, answering public inquiries, and coordinating with veterinarians.