Animal Caretaker (Part-Time)

Description

Do you have a passion for animal welfare and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families? The Frederick County Animal Shelter is looking for a dedicated, patient, and knowledgeable Animal Caretaker (Part-Time) to join our team. This part-time role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is committed to providing compassionate care for animals in need.

Why Join Us?

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  A chance to make a difference: Play an essential role in the care and rehabilitation of shelter animals.
• Collaborative environment: Work with a supportive and dedicated team passionate about animal welfare.
• Diverse responsibilities: Enjoy a varied day that includes hands-on animal care, customer interactions, and community events.

Essential Functions

What You’ll Do:
Key Responsibilities
As an Animal Caretaker (Part-Time), you will:

• Ensuring cleanliness by maintaining cages, runs, and shelter equipment in compliance with state regulations.
• Feeding, watering, and monitoring the health and well-being of shelter animals.
• Administering vaccinations, medications, and diagnostic tests as needed.
• Assisting with or performing euthanasia when necessary, following shelter protocol.
• Transporting animals to veterinarians, events, and other locations.
• Handling janitorial and grounds maintenance tasks to keep the shelter in top shape.
• Supporting public interactions by assisting with inquiries and processing paperwork.

Typical Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have held it for at least 2 years
• Willingness to work a varied schedule, including weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

Supplemental Information