Animal Shelter Assistant (Part-Time)

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Animal Control Director, is responsible for the care and well-being of the animals at the shelter, including but not limited to providing vaccinations, assisting with pre- and post-surgical care, and evaluating animals for potential adoptions. Provides customer service to visitors, potential adopters, and responds to complaints regarding animals and animal bites.

Benefits

• Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
• Paid sick days accrued at 1 hour per every 30 hours worked
• Up to $300 annual Wellness reimbursement*
• €100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health Assessment
• Employee Assistance Program Pro-rated based on the DOH

Pay

Starting pay is $21.17/hour. This position is eligible for step pay increases within our Non-Union Grade 3 Wage Scale. Top end of the current wage scale for this position is $26.80/hour. This position is approximately 19 hours per week.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED and one year of experience caring for animals including performing vaccinations, euthanasia and assisting in surgeries.
• The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
• Certified to perform euthanasia and rabies testing.
• Michigan Vehicle Operator's License.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of shelter animal care and kennel care and cleanliness.
• Knowledge of sanitary procedures and practices, animal behavior, observing and caring for animals, performing vaccinations and humane euthanasia, and pre and post-surgical care of animals.
• Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees, contractors to the County, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.
• Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite applications and ability to learn software used by animal control.
• Skill in the use of specialized medical equipment including, but not limited to, anesthesia machines, pulse oximeters, and other equipment as needed.
• Ability to attend to duties scheduled at times other than normal business hours.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both in an office and in the kennel area.
• While in the office, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and by telephone, read regular and small print, view and produce written and electronic documents and enter data on a computer keyboard with repetitive keystrokes.
• While performing the kennel-related duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, run and move freely at any time.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects of up to 40 pounds without assistance and restrain and/or control aggressive animals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be quiet to very loud.
• Though applicable safety procedures are documented and utilized, the incumbent may be exposed to unsanitary or unhygienic materials, individuals and situations in the course of performing required duties.