What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Attendant Assistant (on-call) - Animal Shelter position at Cecil County Government?
Position Summary Position is responsible for the care, treatment, and enrichment of animals. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Position Responsibilities
- Feeds, waters, grooms, and exercises animals.
- Restrains and places animals in shelter holding facilities.
- Minimizes disease transmission by maintaining high standards of sanitization through the facility.
- Assists the general public in the promotion of adoption and redemption of animals; provides information about adoption and redemption procedures.
- Provides prompt and courteous service to the general public regarding shelter operations; escorts visitors and potential adopters through the facility.
- Provides enrichment to facility animals.
- Assists Animal Welfare Enforcement Officers with incoming animals.
- Assists in in-take procedures and the administration of medication as directed by veterinary staff; maintains controlled substance logs and applicable records.
- Assists in the retrieval and transport of stray animals.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
- Completion of 8th grade and ability to read, write and follow instructions; High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
- Possession of a valid Class “C” non-commercial driver’s license with no more than three (3) points.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $16.64 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
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