Do you love to work with animals and people? Do you enjoy a good challenge with a side of adventure?

How about joining The Prince William County Animal Services Bureau? We are seeking an Animal Care Assistant to join our team of hard-working and caring staff that seeks to provide a high level of service for both our community’s animals and our customers.

About This Role

Animal Care Assistants are the frontline caregivers for all animal care needs within the Animal Services Center and are one of the primary customer care/service interfacing positions.

Minimum Requirements

8th grade education and 0-12 months related animal care experience.

Preferences

Experience with

Animal handling
Customer service
Knowledge of animal behaviors
Basic medical conditions in companion animals

Special Requirements

Valid Driver’s License

Able to Lift 50lbs

Must obtain Euthanasia certification within 1 year of employment, training provided

Work Schedule

Currently 4 – 10 HOUR DAYS/WEEK ROTATING SCHEDULE INCLUDING WORK ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS, BUT SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Starting Salary Range: $25.79 - $30.34 hourly

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The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

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Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prince William County Government full-time positions qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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