Shelter Animal Care Specialist

Salt Lake County; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. This role involves performing basic animal care duties such as cleaning kennels, feeding, monitoring health, and assisting the public with adoptions and registrations.

You will enter data into animal records systems and help resolve animal-related issues in a busy county shelter environment. Minimum qualifications include one year of customer service experience; experience with small domestic, livestock, or exotic animals

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a customer service environment.
• Experience working with small domestic animals preferred.
• Must pass a verified negative drug test before starting.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects, and maintains kennels and animal holding areas.
• Monitors animals for signs of illness or unusual behavior and provides basic first aid.
• Enter and retrieve records regarding animals and related information; prepare reports.
• Assist customers with adoptions, lost pets, licenses, and other animal-related inquiries.
• Respond to irate or distressed customers and escalate when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Animal care

Tools

Animal records system

Job description

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. This role involves performing basic animal care duties such as cleaning kennels, feeding, monitoring health, and assisting the public with adoptions and registrations.

You will enter data into animal records systems and help resolve animal-related issues in a busy county shelter environment. Minimum qualifications include one year of customer service experience; experience with small domestic, livestock, or exotic animals