MOS Code: 68T (Army)

Education and Experience: A High School diploma or GED.

Under general supervision, performs simple tasks caring for impounded animals.

Cares for impounded animals. Involves: feeds and waters animals according to schedule. Cleans and disinfects cages, pens and yards. Disinfects equipment and instruments used. Logs in impounded animals and monitors quarantined animals daily. Assists public in identifying and redeeming pets. Checks animals for obvious signs of illness or injury and follows veterinarian instructions. Transfers animals between holding areas. Records information according to instructions, such as vital statistics, diet, weight, medications, food intake, license number and behaviors. Dips and grooms animals as directed. Holds animals and assists in euthanasia. Disposes of animal carcasses. Aids in preparing and delivering animal brains for rabies examination. Performs general custodial and maintenance duties.

Test information: An evaluation of education and experience will be conducted on qualified applicants.

Note: This is new advertisement for Animal Care Attendant. You must apply if you are still interested in this position.

Note: Applicants will be required to attend a realistic job preview at the Animal Services Shelter. Date and time to be announced.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.