Animal Welfare Attendant

Location: Macon Bibb Animal Welfare Shelter, GA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 202600107

Department: Sheriff

Division: Animal Welfare

Closing Date: Continuous

Summary: This Animal Shelter Attendant is responsible for attending to the care of impounded animals, performing euthanasia procedures, assisting with medical procedures and maintaining the facility in an orderly condition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provides proper care of all animals including feeding, watering, cleaning, and exercising; cleansand disinfects pens, floors, and related kennel areas in accordance with established practices. Performs euthanasia procedures on designated animals utilizing Sodium Phenobarbital injections; prepares carcasses for disposal; makes required record entries; and maintains accurate records. Receives animals at the shelter; separates animals which show signs of diseases; administers vaccines and medications as needed. Performs general housekeeping duties to keep facility in an orderly condition. Escorts individuals through kennels and assists with the adoption and transfer of animals. Provides general office assistance when needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience: The Animal Shelter Attendant must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer experience in the care and handling of animals of all sizes; or any equivalent combination of education and experiences which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of certification to assist with/perform euthanasia, within six (6) months of employment. Must be willing and able to be vaccinated against the Rabies virus at the time of hire.