Animal Care Assistant

Temporary Part-time Position Available.

Animal Services operates 7 days per week. Shift days and times will vary.Â

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Love animals and want to make a difference? Chatham County Animal Services is seeking a temporary part-time animal care assistant to help care for our furry friends! You'll gain valuable experience and make a positive impact on our community.

• Receive and care for animals at the shelter.
• Assist with emergency first aid and medical treatment of sick and injured animals.
• Clean and maintain sanitary conditions, including pet areas and kennels.
• Learn to administer drugs for euthanasia or tranquilization.
• Perform euthanasia and dispose of sick, injured, and unwanted animals humanely and painlessly.
• Remain calm and respectful while working with animals, pet owners, and coworkers.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, coworkers, pet owners, and the public.
• Prepare reports, assist with processing records, and perform various administrative functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.Â
• Knowledge of proper animal care, behavior, and physical handling of animals.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment in all seasons and weather.Â
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  
  

 Supplemental Qualifications

• Must be skilled or able to be trained in administering intravenous, intra-peritoneal, and intra-cardiac injections when administering euthanasia drugs.
• Must be skilled or able to be trained to reasonably estimate an animal's weight when administering the injections.Â
• Must be able to learn the proper use of chemicals and cleaning solutions utilized for quarantine and sanitation practices.Â
• Must be flexible and reliable.