Overview
ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT / PET ADOPTION CENTER Jobs in St Charles, MO at St. Charles County Government
Title: ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT / PET ADOPTION CENTER
Company: St. Charles County Government
Location: St Charles, MO
JOB OVERVIEW:The purpose of this position is to perform kennel custodial and assigned animal care tasks. The work is performed under the supervision of the Kennel Supervisor.
Responsibilities
Works as a team member with other shelter staff to ensure the daily operations of the shelter are performed in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Cleans and disinfects animal cages and empties traps. Washes feeding and watering containers.
Feeds and waters animals.
Empties trash containers and washes windows.
Sweeps and mops floors.
Monitors animal health and reports sick animals to the veterinary technicians.
Inventories and requests kennel supplies. Stocks supplies.
Assist the public in selecting suitable adoptable animals. Counsel potential adopters.
Washes dishes and laundry.
Dog and cat enrichment as needed.
Cleans and loads incinerator under supervision. Loads, unloads and cleans freezer.
Empty traps.
Assists with humane euthanasia and prepares rabies specimens for testing.
Staff off-site adoption and special events. Conducts various public education programs.
Assists with directing volunteers, assisting other shelter units and assists with behavior analysis.
