Job Title:

PART TIME

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Animal Care Department:

Sparta Animal Shelter Type:

Part-Time (Holiday and Weekend Work Required)

Pay:

$12/

Hour Ends:

Open Until Filled The City of Sparta Animal Shelter is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Animal Care assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide excellent care for animals in our shelter, ensuring their health, safety, and well-being. This position requires a strong commitment to animal welfare and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Primary Job Duties:

Feed, water, and provide daily care for animals in the shelter. Clean and maintain animal housing areas to ensure a sanitary environment. Monitor animal behavior and report any concerns to supervisory staff. Provide socialization and enrichment activities for animals to improve their quality of life. Take photos of the dogs for the Facebook page. Maintain operational logs and round sheets as part of daily duties. Handle animals safely and compassionately during daily care routines and adoption processes. Communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and the public regarding animal care and shelter operations. Assist in maintaining Department of Agriculture regulation requirements for the shelter.

Additional Job Functions:

Assist with basic grooming tasks such as bathing and brushing animals. Assist with medical treatments and administer medications as needed. Provide additional interactions for timid, scared, or aggressive dogs in an effort to socialize. Provide training and guidance to volunteers assisting with animal care duties. Assist with adoption events and promote responsible pet ownership within the community. Assist with maintaining inventory levels for various supplies and maintaining good housekeeping. Participate in outreach efforts to educate the public about animal welfare issues. Assist with animal intake procedures, including admitting animals to the shelter and processing paperwork. Assist with transfer and adoption of dogs. All other duties as assigned. Knowledge Required for

Position:

Basic understanding of animal behavior and care principles. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team setting or alone. Knowledge of basic MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is preferred but not required.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to pass a background check and drug test. Previous experience working with animals. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to stand, walk, and bend frequently. Ability to work for extended amounts of time in outdoor conditions. Ability to be on-call and work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed. Valid Georgia driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. Ability to learn and adapt new information and skills.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$12.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person