What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care and Control Officer position at Meds Talent LLC?
Animal Care and Control Officer 3
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Salary - $52,471 - $57,900 per year
With full-time benefits
What You'll Do:
- Lead and Mentor: Function as the lead Animal Control Officer, training, coaching, and scheduling Animal Control Officers 1 and 2.
- Patrol and Respond: Patrol assigned areas in Nashville-Davidson County, responding to calls for assistance and rescuing animals in need.
- Investigate and Enforce: Investigate allegations of animal cruelty, apprehend stray animals, and enforce local and state animal control laws.
- Rescue and Care: Transport injured and ill animals to shelters and veterinarians, perform field euthanasia when necessary, and ensure humane treatment of all animals.
- Community Engagement: Address groups on animal control safety and health issues, and participate in outreach and liaison programs.
- Documentation and Legal Support: Prepare investigative reports, legal documents, and testify in court as needed
Skills and Certifications:
- Must be a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET), or obtain certification within six months
- Valid class "D" driver's license
- Must receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations
- Animal Handling: Proficiency in safely and humanely managing, restraining, and caring for animals.
- Law Enforcement: Familiarity with animal control laws and ordinances, and ability to enforce them.
- Emergency Response: Skills to respond to emergency situations with animals, including first aid.
- Customer Service: Strong communication skills to interact with the public, handle complaints, etc.
Salary : $52,471 - $57,900
