What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Specialist position at Lincoln County, OR?
Position Summary
The Lincoln County Animal Shelter is looking to add a new member to their team in the role of Animal Care Specialist. This is a great opportunity to help our community, both the two legged and four legged members.
The person in this position will ensure safe and humane care for the animals at the Lincoln County Animal Shelter while providing excellent customer service to our community.
This role is also responsible for increasing live release rates and ensure the health and safety of shelter staff and animals.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
JOB FUNCTIONS
Ensure the well-being and humane treatment of animals at the shelter:
- Provides daily care.
- Observe and treat animals in care for disease and injuries.
- Safely and humanely handle large, aggressive, fractious, fearful, and feral animals.
- Administer vaccinations and medications and provide enrichment.
- Perform euthanasia.
Assist the public with adoption, lost/found, intake, redemption, and licensing of animals:
- Provide excellent customer service to the public by phone, email, and in the shelter.
- Communicate professionally with volunteers, other shelters, rescue and animal welfare groups, veterinarians, Sheriff’s Office members and co-workers.
Work directly with the Lincoln County Volunteer program to help recruit, train, and maintain active volunteers for shelter work and special events.
Perform data entry of records pertaining to animals being received, adopted, redeemed, euthanized, and licensed.
- Maintain paperwork and proper ID for animals in kennel area.
- Create reports.
- Responsible for appropriate handling and accounting of monies collected.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Education Level
High School Diploma / GED
Certifications
Specifics: Must obtain certificate issued by the State of Oregon to perform euthanasia within one year of employment.
Driver’s License
Oregon Driver's License required
Specifics: An insurable driving record and a valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days of appointment.
Desirable Qualifications: Experience in animal care in a shelter environment preferred.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to hr@co.lincoln.or.us
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Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are availablE. PERS retirement plan is provided to employees who are required to carry a gun. For other employees in the LCDA unit, there is a 401K retirement plan with a current County contribution of 11%.
Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 - 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.
