Shelter Animal Care Technician: Care, Clean & Communicate

County of Culpeper, VA; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Culpeper, VA is seeking a shelter worker responsible for the care of animals housed at the Culpeper Animal Shelter. The role includes feeding, bathing, medicating, vaccinations, deworming, and monitoring the health and safety of animals, along with keeping cages locked and clean.

The position also handles public inquiries, shelter operations, basic paperwork, data entry, and stocking supplies while working in a controlled environment with exposure to animals and noise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Care for animals including feeding, bathing, medications, vaccinations, and deworming.
• Complete shelter paperwork and basic clerical duties.
• Stock supplies and maintain sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals: feed, bathe, provide water, medications, vaccines, and monitor health.
• Check cages are locked and animals are safe.
• Clean and disinfect shelter, floors, cages, kennels, and equipment.
• Answer shelter phone lines and provide information about operations.
• Perform clerical tasks and data entry.
• Stock shelter supplies and cleaning materials.

Skills

Animal care

Clerical tasks

Data entry

Phone customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County of Culpeper, VA is seeking a shelter worker responsible for the care of animals housed at the Culpeper Animal Shelter. The role includes feeding, bathing, medicating, vaccinations, deworming, and monitoring the health and safety of animals, along with keeping cages locked and clean.

The position also handles public inquiries, shelter operations, basic paperwork, data entry, and stocking supplies while working in a controlled environment with exposure to animals and noise.