Auxiliary Kennel Attendant Government Job Dept-Animal Services Full Time

One (1) Auxiliary Kennel Attendant

Animal Services

(Less than 1,000 hours in a 12-month period – not benefit-eligible) 

Duties and Responsibilities:  Performs responsible work associated with maintaining the County’s Animal Shelter; performs physically strenuous custodial activities; performs routine maintenance duties; provides customer service to citizens seeking to adopt animals; complies with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, local animal control and health ordinances and departmental policies and procedures; performs related work as required.  Work is performed under immediate supervision.  Reports to the Animal Services Center Supervisor.  May work some weekends. 

Qualifications:  Requires general knowledge of the care, control, and handling of dogs, cats and other small animals; federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to the operation of an animal shelter; custodial/maintenance needs of a shelter facility, equipment and grounds; methods, practices and materials used in the cleaning and disinfecting of an animal shelter operation.  General knowledge of various breeds of animals; symptoms of common animal diseases; humane euthanasia standards and certification requirement; ability to recognize signs of rabies and other common diseases of animals; ability to maintain accurate records; ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; ability to attend work regularly.  Must possess exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills. 

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school diploma and some experience in a kennel environment. 

Certification as Certified Euthanasia Technician (CET) by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, Animal Welfare Section, preferred.    

Pre-employment drug test and background checks required of finalist applicants.

Applications must be obtained, fully completed, and submitted to Henderson County HRD by mail 112 First Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28792, by email ([email protected]), or by fax (828) 698-6184.  Please see our website, www.hendersoncountync.gov/hr and refer to the Additional Applicant Information section for more detailed instructions. 

The deadline for application is:  Open until filled

Starting rate:  $15.00 per hour

Grade:  62A