Animal Services operates 7 days per week. Shift days and times will vary.Â
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Love animals and want to make a difference? Chatham County Animal Services is seeking a temporary part-time animal care assistant to help care for our furry friends! You'll gain valuable experience and make a positive impact on our community.
Receive and care for animals at the shelter.
Assist with emergency first aid and medical treatment of sick and injured animals.
Clean and maintain sanitary conditions, including pet areas and kennels.
Learn to administer drugs for euthanasia or tranquilization.
Perform euthanasia and dispose of sick, injured, and unwanted animals humanely and painlessly.
Remain calm and respectful while working with animals, pet owners, and coworkers.
Communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, coworkers, pet owners, and the public.
Prepare reports, assist with processing records, and perform various administrative functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.Â
Knowledge of proper animal care, behavior, and physical handling of animals.
Ability to work in an outdoor environment in all seasons and weather.Â
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
 Supplemental Qualifications
Must be skilled or able to be trained in administering intravenous, intra-peritoneal, and intra-cardiac injections when administering euthanasia drugs.
Must be skilled or able to be trained to reasonably estimate an animal's weight when administering the injections.Â
Must be able to learn the proper use of chemicals and cleaning solutions utilized for quarantine and sanitation practices.Â
Must be flexible and reliable.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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