Animal Care Specialist

4 weeks ago


Largo, Florida, United States Pinellas County Government Full time
Animal Care Assistant

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as an Animal Care Assistant. This role is responsible for performing responsible animal care and animal services maintenance work at a large animal control shelter operation.

**Responsibilities**

- Checks for licensing and inoculation of animals admitted to kennel; records animal history, weight, food intake, and license tags, microchips, or vaccination/license tags.
- Assists Veterinary Technicians to constrain animals, prepares animals for surgery, and does post-surgery examination.
- Assists with euthanasia and cremation processes.
- Cleans and sterilizes operating room, instruments, and equipment.
- Prepares dead animals for delivery to Health Department for laboratory analysis.
- Feeds and waters animals according to established schedules; cleans and disinfects cages, pens and walking yards.
- Inspects animals for signs of illness and/or injuries; reports health problems to supervisor or medical personnel.
- Assists veterinary staff in screening animals for adoption.
- Transports animals to and from the surgical area and between quarters.
- Responds to in-person or telephone requests for information concerning lost animals, admission of strays or unwanted animals, and licensing laws.
- Performs custodial and housekeeping tasks, preventative maintenance, and equipment repair.
- Cleans and maintains animal's quarters in a sanitary and humane way. May perform preventative maintenance and equipment repair.
- Performs routine work in shelter maintenance operations.

**Requirements**

- At least 3 months of animal care/training or handling experience or coursework in veterinary technology; or
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida driver's license upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.
- Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
- Physical strength and agility to lift heavy animals, equipment, and supplies up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
- Ability to take animals on walks and be on feet for long periods of time.
- Exposure to personal risk during assignments causing periodic contact with hostile or diseased animals.
- Possession of State Euthanasia and Crematory Certification; or equivalent credentials recognized by the Florida Animal Control Association with 6 months of hire.
- Ability to work weekends, weekdays, and holidays. The schedule is rotating with multiple shifts for weekdays and weekends. Weekday shifts are 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM and 9:45 AM to 6:15 PM. Weekend and holiday shifts are 5:30 AM - 2 PM.
- Ability to work at the Animal Services facility located at 12450 Ulmerton Rd., Largo, FL 33774.

**Benefits**

We are dedicated to offering employees a multitude of comprehensive and competitive benefits including, but not limited to:
- Medical coverage at a low cost
- Benefits package includes health, vision, prescription, dental, life insurance, disability, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Generous leave time
- Wellness Program: access to county gyms 24/7
- Deferred compensation plans

**How to Apply**

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and abilities at the below link.

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