Shelter Assistant

Job Description

The Shelter Assistant is responsible for caring for the animals that come into the Facility.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts walk throughs of the Animal Facility to observe and report any abnormal conditions of the animals.
• Performs evaluations of all animals in the shelter.
• Sanitizes kennels, water and feeds animals as needed.
• Administers medications and vaccinations as needed.
• Posts, maintains and updates our adoptable animals on various websites.
• Maintains medical history and record of healthcare provided to our animals.
• Participates and manages programs and projects related to the shelter.
• Intake animals from the public and assist intaking animals from officers.
• Coordinates the animal’s weekend medications needs with the on call officer.
• Monitor supply inventories and alerts Shelter Manager of low stocks.
• Coordinates visits with and transports animals to and from, rescue agencies, vet offices and clinics.
• Monitors supply inventories and alerts Shelter Manager of low inventories.
• Performs and assists with humane euthanasia when needed.
• Supervises inmates in their daily activities.
• Evaluates and recommends animals that can be adopted.
• Introduces prospective pets to families visiting the shelter and processes the necessary paperwork for and performs animals adoptions.
• Interacts with the public, co-workers, inmates, agencies, vet offices, rescue and adoption shelters.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Take and uploads pictures/videos of our adoptable animals to social media websites.
• Assists with intakes of animals from the public and our officers.
• Must be proficient with Excel, data entry and be able to quickly learn new software.
• Attend classes, conferences and training as needed.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Requires a high school diploma, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Professional experience working with animals preferred.
• Requires S.C. Driver’s license.
• Must obtain Humane Euthanasia certification within one year of hire.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 60 lb. objects regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have the ability to travel up to 10%.

Company Description

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Retiree Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities