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Animal Shelter Attendant
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An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$37,094 / year median in Utah
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Department:
Animal Care Davis County Salary:
$12.22Hourly Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Part-time position with a weekend schedule (Saturday & Sunday plus a Monday or Friday shift) Must be at least 16 years old. Davis County Animal Care is currently hiring for Animal Shelter Attendant in Fruit Heights, Utah. This position assists with basic shelter functions at the Davis County Animal Shelter Requirements Must be at least 16 years old. This is an entry level position. Related work experience is preferred but not required. If this sounds like you, keep reading! Day to Day Duties Works with and around all types of animals and animal matter in enclosed areas. Performs kenneling of dogs and cats delivered to the shelter; maintains physical control of both large and small dogs and feral cats by using a catchpole, squeeze trap, and other restraint devices. Provides food and water for animals; grooms and bathes animals for adoptions; provides other necessary care for animals housed at the shelter. Administers medications, as directed by the Shelter Veterinarian, to animals recovering from injuries and/or surgeries. Cleans animal cages, kennels, traps and transport carriers; assists in daily routine cleaning. Meets and assists visitors who come to the shelter; provides information to the public; answers questions and helps resolve problems; receives and responds to citizen complaints. Performs other related duties as assigned. Fill out our mobile-friendly online application . We hope to meet you soon! Full Job Description Shelter Attendant About Utah From rugged red rocks to superb ski slopes, Utah has it all including 5 national parks! It's both a great place to raise a family and a great place to retire. While structured and traditional , we are equally focused on innovation for the future. Known for our natural resources, we are also brimming with human resources. And, we are committed to attracting and utilizing the best of that human capital to help us accomplish our mission with ever-increasing efficiency and the highest degree of integrity. We show our employees that we value them by offering awesome benefits , work-life balance , and opportunities for professional development . Check out all the reasons why Davis County is a great place to work, live and play:Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance