Shelter Kennel Attendant & Animal Care Specialist

County Of Lapeer; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

County Of Lapeer in Lapeer, MI seeks a part-time Animal Control kennel assistant to maintain the kennel and oversee animal care. You will assist volunteers and support dog licenses, adoptions, vaccines, and intake processes.

Education required is a high school diploma with some related animal experience; weekend/holiday shifts are required and a valid Michigan driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Some prior related experience working with animals is required.
• Possess interpersonal skills to work effectively with volunteers and the public.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the kennel, including feeding, cleaning and disinfecting.
• Provide kennel maintenance and feeding duties on holidays and weekends.
• Review animal health and condition; advise on temperament for adoptions.
• May perform euthanasia of animals.
• May remove heads of animals suspected of rabies for testing.
• Assist the public, Animal Control Officers, and Intake Coordinator with licensing, adoptions, vaccinations, and intake.
• Monitor the work of volunteers and assigned trustees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading body language

Deescalation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Of Lapeer in Lapeer, MI seeks a part-time Animal Control kennel assistant to maintain the kennel and oversee animal care. You will assist volunteers and support dog licenses, adoptions, vaccines, and intake processes.

Education required is a high school diploma with some related animal experience; weekend/holiday shifts are required and a valid Michigan driver’s license is essential.