Job Opportunities

Location:  Anson County Animal Shelter

Salary Grade: 62 $36,319 - $62,000 

Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date:

General Statement of Duties:

The primary purpose of the Animal Control Officer is to enforce state and local rabies/animal control laws, foremost is the enforcement of Public Health General Statutes on Rabies Control. This officer is responsible for ensuring that all dogs, cats and ferrets over the age of four months are vaccinated against rabies and the investigation of bites. This employee takes calls, complaints, and requests from the public concerning stray and unwanted dogs and picking up stray animals as requested. Animals are transported to the Anson County Animal Shelter where the officer is responsible for the cleaning of the shelter and for feeding, watering and caring for the animals. The animals are evaluation on a case by case basis to determine outcome. Records on all animals handled must be maintained by the ACO.

For more information please visit: 

https://www.co.anson.nc.us/jobs.aspx?CommunityJobs=False&CatID=Animal-Shelter-104

Location:  Animal Services

Salary: $62,000 - $99,200

Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
Job Type: Full Time

The County is currently accepting applications for the position of Veterinarian. The Veterinarian

provides a medical perspective as part of a management team for the shelter operations, helping to

guide policy and procedure for quality of animal care and the overall health of all shelter animals and

related work as apparent or assigned; provides veterinary perspective to plan and implement a

comprehensive shelter healthcare program; making daily rounds to assess the health of all shelter

animals; provides basic health exams, diagnosis, and treatment as necessary; ensures proper sanitation

and implements strategies to provide effective disease control; provides environmental enrichment for

animals in the shelter; performs and/or supervises humane euthanasia as required; provides medical

guidance for a team decision to select animals for euthanasia; maintains completed medical records and

drug records required by the Drug Enforcement Agency; works with the team to supervise and

coordinate the purchase of all clinic supplies and equipment; examines, supervises vaccinations, and

oversees treatment of all shelter animals, including microchipping; supervises disease prevention,

education, and training of staff in proper care and analyzing health issues; and holds informational

meetings and writes publications for the public on the safety and wellbeing of animals. Performs spay

and neuter procedures for age-appropriate animals in the shelter. Good communication and people skills

are a must.

Working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Must typically be available for on call

conferencing if needed for emergencies on nights and weekends.

Requires considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of veterinary medicine; principles and

techniques of animal pathology and of bacteriology; ability to conduct epidemiological surveys, prepare

technical reports and make recommendations for programs on prevention; handle with tact, consistency,

and sound judgement the diversity of public contacts demanded in consultative services; communicate

effectively in oral and written form; and operate standard office equipment including a personal

computer and applicable office productivity software.

Requires a Doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited college or university.

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For more information please visit:

https://munis-portal.rowancountync.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/