Animal Attendant

Responsibilities

Under direction, primarily involved with the care, feeding, cleaning, and grooming of animals, and the cleaning of their living quarters and adjacent areas.

• Feed, water, clean, groom, and exercise animals.
• Cleans and disinfects animal areas and may clean other areas including the office and outside areas.
• Collects stool samples and takes them to veterinarian for analysis for parasites.
• Observes animals' general health, diet, weight, appetite, etc., for negative symptoms.
• Maintains security within the area that the animals are housed.
• May perform routine clerical work in keeping records of animals being housed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the methods of cleaning and disinfecting cages, pens, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of identifying symptoms of health disorders in animals.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with co-workers and the public.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/ information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
• American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Qualifications

License Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Schedule

This position includes Saturdays and Holidays.