What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Shelter Attendant position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Animal Shelter Attendant
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
POLICE
Division
POLICE ANIMAL SERVICES
Requisition Number
2025143
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Sunday: Shelter is open 7 days a week
Shifts: Varies within the range of 6:00am – 6:00pm
Work includes weekends and some holidays
Shifts: Varies within the range of 6:00am – 6:00pm
Work includes weekends and some holidays
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement
O - Occasional
Pay Grade
GE01
Pay Basis
Weekly
Advertised Salary
$33,686 – $39,000 starting salary range
Actual starting rate depends on experience and qualifications
Actual starting rate depends on experience and qualifications
Job Description
Do you have a warm heart to care for animals in the City Animal Shelter?
Then come and join our fun-loving and caring team as a shelter attendant that is responsible for meeting the daily nurturing needs of our animals: feeding, watering, administering medication and vaccinations. Our team is also responsible for providing exceptional customer service to the public.
As a shelter attendant, expand your animal knowledge and help find and reunite pets with families. We offer a great work environment, team minded staff, and professional development opportunities.
Then come and join our fun-loving and caring team as a shelter attendant that is responsible for meeting the daily nurturing needs of our animals: feeding, watering, administering medication and vaccinations. Our team is also responsible for providing exceptional customer service to the public.
As a shelter attendant, expand your animal knowledge and help find and reunite pets with families. We offer a great work environment, team minded staff, and professional development opportunities.
ESSSENTIAL TASKS of the Shelter Attendant:
The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary
- Provides general care for animals in the shelter, including watering, feeding, grooming, performing routine tests and exams, and wound treatment.
- Cleans cages/kennels housing animals.
- Responsible for disease recognition, wound treatment, and records maintenance.
- Work according to some procedures; decides how and when to do things under general supervision.
- Performs daily inspections of animals; completing an animal count and sick list.
- Administers prescription medication under direction of a veterinarian and routinely gives vaccinations and determines movement of animals into adoption areas.
- Interacts with the public to provide information on shelter animals and assist with adoptions.
- Transports animals to a veterinarian or groomer as directed.
- Assists in euthanasia as directed by a Supervisor.
- Performs maintenance on the building as directed.
- Performs routine record keeping and animal intakes.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
GENERAL STANDARDS
Data Involvement- Compares or inspects items against a standard.
Interpersonal/People Involvement- Follows instructions and orders of Supervisor. Communicates and assists the public.
Reasoning Requirements- Performs semi-routine work solving occasional problems.
Mathematical Requirements- Performs basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring.
Language Requirements- Reads basic sentences, instructions, or work orders; writes basic sentences and completes uncomplicated job forms; speaks sentences using basic grammar.
Mental Requirements- Performs simple, repetitive manual, clerical, or operating tasks following a few definite procedures; performs minor short term planning; requires little attention for accurate results.
Decisions/ Supervisory Control- Guides others making decisions, affecting the individual and a few coworkers.
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Required Qualifications
Vocational/Educational Requirement:
Requires high school diploma or GED/HSE.
Experience:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.
Special Requirements:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Requires high school diploma or GED/HSE.
Experience:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.
Special Requirements:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
03/17/2025
Job Close Date
04/01/2025
Open Continuous
Special Instructions to Applicants
Strongly recommended that you upload a cover letter and resume
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Carrying
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Reaching
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Handling
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Crouching
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Twisting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Climbing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Protective Equipment Required
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
N = Never
Chemical Hazards
D = Daily
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
D = Daily
Physical Danger or Abuse
D = Daily
Other
D = Daily
If Other, Description
Animals
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
D = Daily
Extreme Temperatures
N = Never
Noise and Vibration
D = Daily
Fumes and Odors
D = Daily
Wetness/Humidity
D = Daily
Darkness or Poor Lighting
S = Seasonally
Primary Work Location
Office Environment, Outdoors, Other - Animal Care Facility
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Front office staff, Animal Care Supervisor, Outreach Coordinator, and shelter attendants may assist with primary tasks.
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $33,686 - $39,000
