Job Information
ST CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT PART-TIME ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT in Saint Peters, Missouri
PART-TIME ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT / PET ADOPTION CENTER
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 kennel staff to ensure the daily operations of the shelter are performed in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Cleans and disinfects animal cages. 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. Loads, unloads and cleans freezer.
- Empty traps.
- Exposure to humane euthanasia and prepares rabies specimens for testing.
- Staff off-site adoption and special events. Conducts various public education programs.