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Animal Care Assistant

Chatham County Government
Savannah, GA Part Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025
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.
  • 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. 
  • 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

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