What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at City of Apache Junction, AZ?
Job Description
SUMMARY: Performs technical and routine animal care related duties involving cleaning and maintaining the kennel area, feeding animals and administering shots and medication. Provides clerical and customer service support to the Animal Control office.
In search of shelter superstars to join our team!
If you"ve never been to the shelter, we invite you to drop by and learn more about this exciting job. You"ll be exposed to varying temperatures, excessive noise, animals with unknown temperaments, animal waste and cleaning chemicals. You"ll also work alongside fun, passionate staff and volunteers and experience the joy of helping shelter pets find their forever homes! If you have what it takes for this challenging and rewarding career, we want you here!
Please read below for additional clarification of duties. Job Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Clean, disinfect and maintain animal runs and cages; clean and disinfect other parts of the animal housing facility; clean and maintain the animal control office area.
Provide care, feeding and medical aid for impounded animals; administer medication to control fleas, ticks and various other ailments; assist with other tasks as assigned.
Assist with intakes of stray or owner surrendered animals. Receive and release animals for adoption or when claimed by legal owner; locate owners of impounded animal through tags and microchips.
Assist with animal behavior assessments. Demonstrate safe animal handling and restraint.
Administer vaccinations, assist with vaccine and microchip events, assist with euthanasia.
Perform routine office work such as answering phones, filing and providing customers with forms and written information about animal control procedures.
Issue licenses and kennel permits.
Create and maintain a safe environment for the animals, visitor and workers; alert others to unsafe equipment or situations.
Order and maintain supplies of animal vaccines in compliance with government regulations concerning control, use and inventory of vaccines.
Support City policies, goals and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures. Other Information/License, Certifications, Etc
NOTE: The results of this recruitment may be used to fill one (1) vacancy in the Public Safety Department and other vacancies that may occur during the life of the eligible list.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and Skills - Demonstrated Knowledge of:
City and Department procedures, policies and guidelines; City Code; National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA) procedures; American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines.
Safety procedure for using equipment, cleaning chemicals and interacting with animals.
Basic animal care, feeding and safe handling practices.
Skill in:
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely; following instructions.
Assessing, prioritizing and completing multiple tasks and demands simultaneously.
Identifying and utilizing the correct safety equipment when handling animals.
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Experience Preference: previous experience working or volunteering in animal care with domestic animals in a veterinary hospital, animal shelter, humane society or other animal facility. Ability to identify and perform safe handling of dangerous and/or ill animals.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates who are selected for appointment are required to be fingerprinted, if 18 or older; successfully complete a background investigation, employment verification and may be subject to a drug test, medical, polygraph and/or psychological evaluation. Candidates who are appointed will be required to possess a valid driver"s license to operate a vehicle in Arizona, or meet the transportation needs of the position.
Must obtain certification from National Animal Control Association (NACA) PTS Euthanasia within one (1) year of appointment.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor kennel area with some work in a standard office environment. May require frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping and some operation of a personal computer. May be required to perform a full range of motion with lifting and/or carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. May be subject to animal bites and/or scratches and cleaning chemicals.
SUMMARY: Performs technical and routine animal care related duties involving cleaning and maintaining the kennel area, feeding animals and administering shots and medication. Provides clerical and customer service support to the Animal Control office.
In search of shelter superstars to join our team!
If you"ve never been to the shelter, we invite you to drop by and learn more about this exciting job. You"ll be exposed to varying temperatures, excessive noise, animals with unknown temperaments, animal waste and cleaning chemicals. You"ll also work alongside fun, passionate staff and volunteers and experience the joy of helping shelter pets find their forever homes! If you have what it takes for this challenging and rewarding career, we want you here!
Please read below for additional clarification of duties. Job Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Clean, disinfect and maintain animal runs and cages; clean and disinfect other parts of the animal housing facility; clean and maintain the animal control office area.
Provide care, feeding and medical aid for impounded animals; administer medication to control fleas, ticks and various other ailments; assist with other tasks as assigned.
Assist with intakes of stray or owner surrendered animals. Receive and release animals for adoption or when claimed by legal owner; locate owners of impounded animal through tags and microchips.
Assist with animal behavior assessments. Demonstrate safe animal handling and restraint.
Administer vaccinations, assist with vaccine and microchip events, assist with euthanasia.
Perform routine office work such as answering phones, filing and providing customers with forms and written information about animal control procedures.
Issue licenses and kennel permits.
Create and maintain a safe environment for the animals, visitor and workers; alert others to unsafe equipment or situations.
Order and maintain supplies of animal vaccines in compliance with government regulations concerning control, use and inventory of vaccines.
Support City policies, goals and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures. Other Information/License, Certifications, Etc
NOTE: The results of this recruitment may be used to fill one (1) vacancy in the Public Safety Department and other vacancies that may occur during the life of the eligible list.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and Skills - Demonstrated Knowledge of:
City and Department procedures, policies and guidelines; City Code; National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA) procedures; American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines.
Safety procedure for using equipment, cleaning chemicals and interacting with animals.
Basic animal care, feeding and safe handling practices.
Skill in:
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely; following instructions.
Assessing, prioritizing and completing multiple tasks and demands simultaneously.
Identifying and utilizing the correct safety equipment when handling animals.
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Experience Preference: previous experience working or volunteering in animal care with domestic animals in a veterinary hospital, animal shelter, humane society or other animal facility. Ability to identify and perform safe handling of dangerous and/or ill animals.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates who are selected for appointment are required to be fingerprinted, if 18 or older; successfully complete a background investigation, employment verification and may be subject to a drug test, medical, polygraph and/or psychological evaluation. Candidates who are appointed will be required to possess a valid driver"s license to operate a vehicle in Arizona, or meet the transportation needs of the position.
Must obtain certification from National Animal Control Association (NACA) PTS Euthanasia within one (1) year of appointment.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor kennel area with some work in a standard office environment. May require frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping and some operation of a personal computer. May be required to perform a full range of motion with lifting and/or carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. May be subject to animal bites and/or scratches and cleaning chemicals.