Part-time Kennel Attendant

Hendricks County Job Description Position: Part Time Kennel Attendant FSLA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Animal Shelter Reports to: Kennel Attendant Supervisor PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Part-Time Kennel Attendant serves as an Animal Care Technician for the Animal Shelter. The Part-Time Kennel Attendant is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment, providing treatment for animals within the shelter.

The PT Kennel Attendant performs duties according to accepted department practices and procedures, and is responsible for the safe and humane capture, treatment, and care of animals. The PT Kennel Attendant reports to the Kennel Supervisor and the Animal Shelter Director on animal issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for feeding, watering, and providing daily exercise for a variety of animals. Individual handles frightened, injured, ill and/or aggressive animals humanely and safely. Individual cleans, disinfects, and maintains the animals living, exercise quarters, and accompanying areas. Receives, identifies, performs intake, and helps maintain records of animals.

Places animals in appropriate kennels/cages as necessary. Observes animals daily for health and behavior issues, appropriately records and reports observations and performs behavioral assessments as needed. Vaccinates, Microchips, and administers medications according to procedure. Implements quarantine and infection control procedures.

Performs animal euthanasia and accurately records drug usage. Prepares Board of Animal Health/Rabies submission test. Conducts adoption interviews and completes required adoption forms and procedures, including moving animals from kennels/cages to adoption counseling areas and assesses appropriateness of adopting an animal to potential adopters based on department policies and procedures.

Bathes and grooms animals as needed. Observes County and State Animal Laws. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Valid Indiana Drivers License Weekend, Holiday and On-Call rotation required. High School diploma or GED required. Experience working in animal control agency and/or animal shelter or animal welfare organization preferred. Ability to obtain required certifications, including euthanasia certification. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Contact is with Animal Shelter staff and Animal Control staff, Indiana State Board of Health, Law Enforcement Agencies, Veterinarians, Other County Offices, and the public.

Purpose of contact is to exchange information, request information, and ensure compliance with local ordinances and state laws. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Regular exposure to animal waste, including fecal matter and urine, unpredictable, aggressive, or diseased animals. Daily contact with chemical agents, disinfectants, fumes, and vapors required for sanitation.

Excessive noise pollution capable of damaging human hearing. Regular exposure to the elements and varying weather conditions. Requires occasional heavy lifting. APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The job description for the position of Kennel Attendant for the Hendricks County Animal Shelter describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position.

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