Animal Care Specialist

3 days ago


Black River Falls, Wisconsin, United States County of Jackson, WI Full time
Job Title: Casual Animal Control Worker

Join the County of Jackson, WI team as a Casual Animal Control Worker and contribute to the care and well-being of animals in our shelter.

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for providing animal care and client service at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering vaccinations, treating animals for parasites and injuries, and responding to emergency animal-related calls.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Administer vaccinations and treat animals for parasites and injuries
  • Respond to emergency animal-related calls
  • Perform animal rescue services and night call services
  • Examine captured animals for injuries and deliver them to a veterinarian for medical treatment
  • Keep detailed records of lost and found animals and impounded animals
  • Follow established disease control protocols to clean, disinfect, and maintain shelter cages and runs
  • Feed, water, and provide personal care to detained animals
  • Clean and maintain kennel areas and perform other shelter duties as requested
  • Maintain equipment in working condition and report needs to supervisor
  • Appear in court as needed
  • Maintain open shelter hours for the public
  • Assist clients with animal adoption process and facilitate client-animal interactions
  • Educate and advise owners regarding animal care
  • Assist the public with animal surrender, redemption, or adoption and answer general animal concerns
  • Cultivate positive client, volunteer, and co-worker relations through professional interactions
  • Perform day-to-day operations in the Animal Shelter in accordance with organization policies and applicable laws
  • Provide leadership to volunteers by providing purpose, direction, and motivation
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (must be 18 years of age or older)
  • Experience related to animal care or treatment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of vaccination procedures and measurements
  • Knowledge of effective methods of controlling and containing domestic animals
  • Knowledge of different animal breeds and behaviors
  • Knowledge of personal computer operations and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed
  • Ability to handle all types of animals
  • Ability to read and interpret documents and laws in the English language
  • Ability to listen and understand information and ideas in spoken and written format
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
  • Inductive and deductive reasoning ability

This is a non-benefitted position.



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