- Salary
- $33k – $54k/yr
- Location
- County of Culpeper, VA, VA, US
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Responsible for the care of the animals that are housed at the Culpeper Animal Shelter.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as being moderately physically demanding. Must be able to lift, carry, and pull heavy objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires constant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, swatting, climbing, etc. Requires the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, odors, colors, visual perception, and depths.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Essential functions are regularly performed in a controlled environment. At times tasks may risk exposure to disease, aggressive animals, and noise extremes, and odors.
Disclaimer
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
- Provides care for animals in the shelter; feeds, bathes and provides fresh water; provides medications, vaccinates and deworms animals. Checks the physical condition of animals and ensure cages are locked
- Cleans and disinfects animal shelter, floors, cages, kennels, and related equipment
- Answers shelter phone lines; provides information to the public regarding shelter operations, animal control services, etc.
- Completes necessary shelter paperwork including treatment sheets
- Perform clerical and data entry
- Stocks shelter supplies, animal food, kitty litter, and cleaning supplies
- Records lost and found information
- Performs light housekeeping tasks
- Performs related duties as directed
This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as being moderately physically demanding. Must be able to lift, carry, and pull heavy objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires constant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, swatting, climbing, etc. Requires the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, odors, colors, visual perception, and depths.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Essential functions are regularly performed in a controlled environment. At times tasks may risk exposure to disease, aggressive animals, and noise extremes, and odors.
Disclaimer
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Skills
ComplianceHousekeeping