What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Assistant position at Chatham County Government?
Temporary Part-time Position Available.
Animal Services operates 7 days per week. Shift days and times will vary.
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.
Supplemental qualifications:
Animal Services operates 7 days per week. Shift days and times will vary.
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.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of proper animal care, behavior, and physical handling of animals.
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment in all seasons and weather.
- 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.
- Must be able to learn the proper use of chemicals and cleaning solutions utilized for quarantine and sanitation practices.
- Must be flexible and reliable.
Salary : $19
