Animal Services Assistant

The purpose of this position is to assist in the daily operations of the Animal Services facility by providing quality customer service, maintaining a clean and safe facility, and assisting with animal services.
 

Performs a variety of general administrative duties such as answering and transferring telephone calls, submitting purchase requisitions, dispatching officers, and processing animal intakes, dispositions, and adoptions. Provides quality customer service by providing information and assistance to the public and City staff. Receives and processes fees for various animal related services. Maintains records by creating spreadsheets, reports and other documents.
 

Responsible for the continual maintenance of the Animal Shelter by cleaning and sanitizing kennels, cages and other critical areas in and around the facility. Circulates animals to ensure adequate space is available and to minimize the need for euthanasia. Completes an animal inventory when necessary.
 

Provides basic animal care including but not limited to monitoring animals for signs of health, temperament, and adoptability; administering vaccinations and drawing blood for testing; implanting microchips; assisting with or performing euthanasia, feeding and medicating animals, and preparing sterilization lists. Restrains animals and/or otherwise assists with medical procedures when needed. This may include providing adequate exercise.

 

Completes miscellaneous tasks such as receiving deliveries, loading and unloading trucks, picking up donations, and buying supplies for the Animal Shelter. May assist with seasonal decorations.

Position requires weekend and occasional evening work.

 

Valid driver's license with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed.

Experience in customer service and experience working with animals is preferred.
 

Euthanasia Certification preferred.