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Job Title: Assistant Animal Care Tech 

Salary: $12.21 - $13.92 Hourly
Location: Cabarrus Co. NC
Job Type: Part-Time
Department: Animal Shelter
Job Number: FY21-00598
Closing: 10/1/2021 11:59 PM Eastern 

Description

Hiring range for this position is $12.21 -$ 13.92 per hour. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 25% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 05. Please note this is a part-time position with no benefits.
Shifts will vary. Rotating weekends and holidays are required.

Must be at least 18 years old to work at Cabarrus County Animal Shelter.

General Definition of Work:
Performs intermediate semiskilled animal care and custodial work for the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Animal Shelter Care Supervisor. Part time position including weekend and holiday coverage.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:
Responsible for the daily care and maintenance of the animal population and the Animal Shelter.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Animal Care:

• Provides for the daily care of animals to include feeding, providing water, medicating, cleaning and sanitizing animal enclosures and animal areas.
•  Monitors animals and immediately reports health or behavior abnormalities to supervisor.
•  Practices and encourages the humane treatment of animals.
•  Follows cleaning and disease prevention protocols to maintain sanitary conditions in animal enclosures and kennel areas.
•  Maintains clean and organized work environment.
•  Basic cleaning and maintenance duties.

Facility Care:

• Responsible for the cleaning and organization of the shelter to include storage rooms, supply areas, outside play areas, etc.
• Maintains an inventory of animal food, cleaning supplies, various chemicals and other shelter supplies.
• Maintains equipment in working condition, reports equipment or supply needs to supervisor.
• Maintains work and general areas in organized manner.

People Care:

• Limited interaction with the public based on schedule.
• Provides quality customer service to the public, volunteers and staff.
• Greets the public courteously and fields any questions when approached.
• May be asked to assist the public in identifying a missing pet; and/or assist with the reunification of a pet with their owner.
• Performs related tasks as required.

For more information please visit:  

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cabarruscounty?

Job Title: Medical Animal Care Specialist

Salary: $31,200.00 - $33,488.00 Annually
Location: Cabarrus Co. NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Animal Shelter
Job Number:  FY22-00684
Closing: 10/1/2021 11:59 PM Eastern 

Description

This position is open until filled and may close at any time with or without notice. Application reviews will begin immediately and continue until filled. 

Hiring range for this position is $31,200.00 - $33,488.00. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 25% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 08.

Must be over the age of 18 to apply. 

General Definition of Work:

Responsible for monitoring the health of all shelter animals, and providing care and treatment as needed. Ensures all animals in the shelter receive appropriate medical care. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Animal Shelter Care Supervisor.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:
Performs thorough intake evaluations and vaccinates all animals entering the shelter, triage observed and reported health concerns, communicates with contract veterinarian for treatment plans, and administers daily medications.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Ensure that all animals arriving at the shelter receive a thorough intake evaluation, vaccinations, and other needed vetting.
• Maintain a working knowledge of intake protocols and reasoning behind these protocols.
• Monitor the health of all animals upon intake and thereafter, identifying any health problems, conditions, or concerns. Triage concerns and begin treatment per veterinarian provided protocol, and communicate urgent needs to Shelter Manager. Handles communication with Contract Veterinarian if needed.
• Follow through on treatment plans provided by Contract Veterinarian and provide detailed medical records.
• Create and maintain detailed records for each animal upon arrival at the shelter and thereafter.
• Prepare and administer daily medications, and maintain vaccination schedule.
• Perform fecal flotations and other limited in-house testing as necessary.
• Maintain working knowledge of cleaning and disinfectant protocols.
• Maintain organized and clean work spaces.
• Monitor and ensure that medical supplies stay appropriately stocked, order medical supplies when needed.
• Work to improve the efficiency and flow of Cabarrus County Animal Shelter medical program, working with, training, and coaching staff to implement and maintain shelter medicine best practices.
• Promote effective and efficient communication amongst the staff regarding medical issues, including keeping the Shelter Manager up to date on medical issues and treatments.
• Work with Supervisor, Rescue Coordinator, and Shelter Manager to make medical euthanasia decisions.
• Perform euthanasia as needed.
• Transport animals to cooperating animal hospital as needed.
• Promote a humane and caring attitude toward all animals.
• Additional duties as assigned.
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For more information please visit:  

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cabarruscounty?

Job Title: Senior Animal Care Technician

Salary: $31,200.00 - $31,928.00 Annually
Location: Cabarrus Co. NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Animal Services/Animal Control
Job Number:   FY21-00567
Closing: 10/1/2021 11:59 PM Eastern 

Description

This posting is subject to close at anytime with or without notice. Application reviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Hiring range for this position is $31,200.00 - 31,928.00. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 25% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 07.

Applicants must be available to work weekends and most holidays. 
Work Schedule - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday - Tuesday. Weekends are required. 

General Definition of Work: 

Performs as lead worker to personnel engaged in maintaining the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter's facility in a clean and sanitary manner while providing sheltered animals with humane care and attention. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Shelter Care Supervisor.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:
Leads Kennel Technicians in humane care of shelter animals and maintenance and sanitation of the Animal Shelter; feeds, medicates and cleans up after animals; assists with drop off, reclamation, and adoption of animals; assists with animal assessment and euthanasia of shelter animals, holding as needed.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Animal Care:

• Provides for the daily care of animals to include feeding, providing water, medicating, cleaning and sanitizing animal enclosures and animal areas.
• Processes animal intakes received from the public as well as brought in by animal control officers. Follows intake protocols and maintains proper flow of animals.
• Ensures proper documentation and labeling of animal enclosures.
• Provides assistance in restraint of animals for medical procedures and euthanasia, and ensures proper disposal.
• Performs humane euthanasia as requested.
• Monitors animals and immediately reports health or behavior abnormalities to supervisor.
• Practices and encourages the humane treatment of animals.
• Follows protocols to maintain accurate documentation and complete animal records.
• Follows cleaning and disease prevention protocols to maintain sanitary conditions in animal enclosures and kennel areas.
• Maintains clean and organized work environment.
• Basic cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Performs related tasks as required. 

Facility Care:

• Responsible for the cleaning of the shelter to include storage rooms, supply areas, outside play areas, etc.
• Follows established disease control protocols to daily clean, disinfect and maintain shelter kennels, cages, etc.
• Maintains an inventory of animal food, cleaning supplies, various chemicals and other shelter supplies.
• Maintains equipment in working condition, reports equipment or supply needs to supervisor.
• Maintains work and general areas in organized manner.
• Performs related tasks as required.

People Care:

• Assists the public in kennels when viewing animals for adoption, looking for a lost pet, reclaiming a lost pet, or dropping an animal off. Provides quality customer service by handling all interactions in a courteous and professional manner, showing compassion and empathy when needed.
• Cultivates positive client, volunteer, and coworker relations through professional, courteous, and educational interactions.
• Actively promotes shelter services, programs, and events.
• Works cooperatively with all volunteers, recognizing the talent and commitment they bring to the Shelter.
• Works effectively as part of a team to perform daily tasks and accomplish goals.
• Assists in training and mentoring Assistant Kennel Technicians in the performance of their job duties.
• Provides guidance to staff on shelter care in the absence of managers on the weekends.
• Provides input to Shelter Care Supervisor in creating and implementing policies and procedures as they pertain to assigned areas.
• Performs related tasks as required.
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For more information please visit:  

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cabarruscounty?

Job Title: Animal Shelter Attendant 

Salary:   $33,184.86 Annually
Location: 4704 Corporation Drive Fayetteville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Animal Services
Job Number:   202101047
Closing: Continuous

Salary Grade: 63

Position Overview

Assist veterinarian with providing medical care for all animals housed within the animal shelter, or out in the field as required.

Examples of Duties

• Performs physical examination of animals, administer vaccines, performs house diagnostic testing and interpret results, prepare and administer medications to animals.  
• Monitor and evaluate overall health of general animal population, identify and address ill animals in accordance with established guidelines, coordinates with veterinarian as needed.  
• Perform euthanasia by injection, maintain all applicable records including DEA controlled substance records.  
• Assist veterinarian with sterilization surgeries, including calculating drug dosages, administering and monitoring anesthesia, responding to anesthetic emergencies and preforming pre and post-surgical procedures.  
• Clean and maintain surgical instruments, equipment and surgical suite.

For more information please visit:  

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cumberlandcountync?

Job Title: Animal Shelter Attendant 

Salary:  $31,200.00 Annually
Location: 4704 Corporation Drive Fayetteville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Animal Services
Job Number:  202000550
Closing: Continuous

Salary Grade: 60

Position Overview

Employees perform routine clerical and responsible animal care work in support of the operations of the County Animal Shelter. Employees receive general supervision in daily activities, with more difficult situations performed under the direct supervision or in conjunction with the Animal Shelter Manager.

Examples of Duties

• Under general supervision, employees perform routine clerical and public contact work in support of operations at the County Animal Shelter.
• Work involves ensuring the animal shelter is maintained in a clean and safe condition, feeding, handling, and providing custodial care to animals in the shelter and assisting the general public in claiming and adopting animals.
• Employees ensure animal confinement areas are cleaned and maintained in a sanitary manner; feed and water confined animals; make routine inspections of animals and their cages to monitor health, safety, and cleanliness of cages.
• Answer telephone and greet visitors; receive inquiries and provide information or refer inquiries to appropriate personnel; assist interested parties in claiming or adopting confined animals, prepare and maintain records; assist in public adoption and rabies notification events.
• File and retrieve material as requested or as otherwise necessary; maintain a daily medication administration log with time checks and dosage levels; take photographs of all incoming animals and input their information into the data system.
• Assist Animal Control Officers in transporting large, injured, and aggressive animals; perform and/or assist in euthanasia of unadoptable or diseased animals, and decapitation of animals for the purpose of rabies testing.
• Employees are required to perform some weekend and after hours on-call work.
• Work is supervised by observation of work, conferences, and annual evaluations.
• Employees perform related duties and responsibilities.
• This position is considered Essential Personnel and expected to work during inclement weather and during a State of Emergency.
• Other duties as assigned

For more information please visit:  

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cumberlandcountync?

Job Title: Animal Services Officer

Salary: $34,738.64 Annually
Location: 4704 Corporation Drive Fayetteville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Animal Services
Job Number: 202000652
Closing: Continuous

Salary Grade: 64

Position Overview

***This position is being reposted and previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply***
Animal Services Officers serve as an advocate for both people and animals within the community. Officers conduct fieldwork and investigate violations of county ordinances and North Carolina General Statutes pertaining to animals.  Officers respond to situations where animals pose a threat to public safety and health, or where animals themselves are threatened.     

Examples of Duties

• Responds to telephone and 911 communication requests for service
• Checks animals for proper identification and vaccination
• Investigates violations of the county ordinances and related state statutes
• Issues warnings and/or notices to appear for non-compliance and monitors all complaints to completion
• Investigates allegations of animal cruelty, neglect, abuse, and abandonment in potentially hostile envirorunents
• Investigates, analyzes and evaluates cruelty scenes,
• Prepares reports and maintains case files of investigations to ensure availability for civil or criminal prosecution, 
• Other duties as assigned

For more information please visit:  

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cumberlandcountync?

Job Title: Animal Shelter Attendant

Vacancy #: 21-038

Salary:  $25,789 – $30,945 

Closing: Open Until Filled 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES This position performs a variety of duties such as cleaning and disinfecting kennels and cages, feeding and handling animals, and performing routine building maintenance; performs clerical functions at the shelter including monitoring records and files, interacting with the public concerning laws, rules, and regulations, and arranging adoptions. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the shelter manager. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS • General knowledge of proper care of domesticated animals • Skill and ability to safely and effectively handle domesticated animals of all sizes and temperaments • Ability to work around substances such as animal saliva, blood, urine, feces, vomit, etc. • Must be comfortable with humane euthanasia of unadoptable, sick, or injured animals • Ability to follow oral and written directions • Ability to perform basic mathematical functions • Ability to perform basic clerical tasks such as filing, typing, and answering the telephone • General knowledge of computers to include Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel • Effective customer service skills, to include dealing with the public tactfully and courteously 

For more information please visit:  

https://www.moorecountync.gov/images/departments/human-resources/Full-Time-Job-Postings/21-038_Animal_Shelter_Attendant_FT_OUF.pdf 

Job Title: Temporary Animal Care Technician*

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary: $14.95 Hourly
Job Type:Temporary

Location:131 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough NC 27278, NC

The Orange County Animal Services Department has openings for Temporary Animal Services Technicians.  This is a Temporary position. The work involves performing skilled work in caring for the animals in the animal shelter, and providing customer service to residents. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Animal Care Supervisor with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the performance of duties. Supervision or leading others may be a responsibility of this class depending on the assignment. The work may entail assisting with office assistant duties such as answering the phone, processing certificates and other customer service duties. Does related work as required.

The work schedule is rotational, and is based on staffing needs at the Animal Shelter which can range from 15 to 40 hours a week. Scheduled shifts vary between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:30 pm, inclusive of weekends, holidays, and inclement weather. 

For more information please visit:https://www.orangecountync.gov/887/Job-Opportunities

Job Title: Kennel Attendant

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary: $9.84 Hourly
Job Type:  Part Time Non Permanent 

Location: Rockingham County Animal Shelter

Summary

Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statues regarding discrimination in employment. 

Kennel Attendants perform duties associated with the care and maintenance of the animal shelter. Work requires that the employee keep animal enclosures clean and sanitized thoroughly twice a day and feeds the animals in the shelter's care. This employee helps to ensure the health and care of the animals by reporting any change in an animal's condition to a Shelter Technician and provides prescribed medication during morning and afternoon rounds. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Shelter Technicians and reports to the Shelter Supervisor. This position is for part-time employment of 19 hours. Employee must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Examples of Duties

• Maintains the feeding schedule for the animals at the shelter; this includes feeding the appropriate amount of food for a variety of different sized animals, providing clean drinking water and washing all dishes associated with feedings.
• Maintains cleanliness of the shelter by removing organic matter and disinfecting the enclosures. This also includes laundry, sweeping and moping.
• Spot cleans throughout the day to keep enclosures clean and odor free.
• Reads medication charts located in Isolation Rooms to administer medications.
• Assists Shelter Technicians with the intake process of incoming animals from Animal Control agencies and the general public.
• Assists Shelter Technicians by restraining animals for vaccinations and exams.
• Assists in showing the general public animals available for adoption and assists clients in looking for lost pets.
• Uses appropriate safety equipment, when needed, to transfer animals safely.
• Performs related work as required.

For more information please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockingham?page=2

Job Title: Shelter Technician

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:  $24,894.85 - $32,363.31 Annually
Job Type:  Full time regular

Location: Rockingham County Animal Shelter

Summary

Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment.

A Shelter Technician provides for the well-being and care of the animals. Work requires that the employee keep animal enclosures clean and sanitized thoroughly twice a day, along with feeding the animals in the shelter’s care and providing vaccinations and medications. This employee helps to ensure the health of the animals by reporting any change in an animal’s overall health or behavior to the Shelter Manager. Shelter Technicians perform the intake for all animals, adoptions, return animals to their owners, as well as performing euthanasia.
 

Distinguishing Features of the Class: 
An employee in this class is responsible for the feeding and the daily care of the animals while maintaining a clean environment to keep the animals that stay at the shelter healthy. Shelter Technicians are responsible for the overall health of the animals in their care, reporting any changes in health or behavior to the Shelter Manager. This employee makes the animal’s medication charts and is responsible for keeping animals up-to-date on their vaccinations. All Shelter Technicians are certified to give rabies vaccinations for Rockingham County. Additional duties include the intake of animals from Animal Control and the public. The intake process consists of data entry into the shelter’s data management software, providing vaccinations on intake, scanning animals for microchips and safely handling the animal. Shelter Technicians are skilled in animal handling and restraint and proficient with blood draw. Employees also work directly with the public during the adoption process, returning animals to their owners, evaluating animals for outside agencies and handling cash transactions. Shelter Technicians preform euthanasia as they are certified by the State of North Carolina through the NC Department of Agriculture. Some risk is associated with this position due to the handling of vicious animals, potential rabid animals, zoonotic diseases and heavy lifting. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Shelter Manager and work is evaluated through conferences and by inspection. This position is for full-time employment of 40 hours weekly. The employee must be able to work weekends and holidays. 

For more information please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockingham?page=3

Job Title: Animal Shelter Technician

Closing Date/Time: Until Filled

Salary: $26,341-$40,828 annually 

DUTIES: Performs specialized, intermediate, supportive services in animal husbandry & animal shelter management and related work as required. Report, monitor, & record animal health, behavioral & disease control issues. Administer & keep accurate records of medications, vaccinations & other health related substances as instructed. Answer telephones, receive, record, and file service requests & reports manually and using electronic technology, dispatching information to the appropriate agency, organization or personnel. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Animal Control Director. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Must have general knowledge of dogs & cat breeds, behavior, basic veterinary needs, common ailments and zoonosis. Working knowledge of the County Policies & Procedures, the NC Animal Welfare Act & regulations pertaining to rabies control/prevention and euthanasia. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation of High School/GED. Ability to obtain NC Rabies Vaccinator Certification and Injectable Euthanasia Technician Certification within 1 year. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid North Carolina driver’s license required. SALARY: $26,341 – $40,828 annually 

For more information please visit: https://www.warrencountync.com/166/Human-Resources