Animal Shelter Attendant, I

• Maintains a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times.
• Provides food and water for animal in the shelter and adoption center. 
• Cleans and disinfects the kennels, hallways, and shelter; provides clean bedding as required. 
• Assists in the adoption process such as providing adoption counseling to determine best match; processes adoptions on the computer. 
• Updates, edits, and corrects data files on animals in the kennel. 
• Maintains proper inventory levels of cleaning and other supplies, and notifies supervisor when reordering is necessary. 
• Takes reports from the public, receives animals brought to the shelter, and administers reclaiming animals to their owners.
• Works with and provides oversight of volunteers
• Performs other assigned duties.

• Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the control of dogs and the protection of livestock and fowl.
• Knowledge of the care, control, and handling of dogs and other animals.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures used to capture and dispose of such animals.
• Knowledge of behaviors and body language of animals. 
• Knowledge of basic first aid. 
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions/procedures as provided by the veterinarian and department director. 
• Ability to record activities clearly and accurately.
• Ability to recognize symptoms of rabies displayed in a variety of animals.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• One (1) year of prior working experience involving animal care preferred;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and  
• Criminal background check and drug screen required.
• Must have the ability to receive Rabies vaccinations.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid State of Virginia Driver’s License with a driving record that meets HR Policy requirements.