Animal Attendant Township of Woodbridge - 4.5 Woodbridge, NJ Job Details Part-time $19.18 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Animal health monitoring Pet care sanitation protocols Veterinary equipment cleaning Pet health monitoring Animal enclosure cleaning English Animal grooming Animal feeding Animal disease control Collecting samples for laboratory testing Pet feeding Clean workspace maintenance Pet care facility disinfecting Full Job Description Woodbridge Township is seeking an Animal Attendant

REQUIREMENTS

Under direction, primarily involved with the care, feeding, cleaning, and grooming of animals, and the cleaning of their living quarters and adjacent areas. This position includes Saturdays and Holidays Feed, water, clean, groom, and exercise animals. Cleans and disinfects animal areas and may clean other areas including the office and outside areas. Collects stool samples and take them to veterinarian for analysis for parasites. Observes animals general health, diet, weight, appetite, etc., for negative symptoms. Maintains security within the area that the animals are housed. May perform routine clerical work in keeping records of animals being housed.

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the methods of cleaning and disinfecting cages, pens, and related equipment. Knowledge of identifying symptoms of health disorders in animals. Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with co-workers and the public. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/ information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.