Job Details

Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Main duties and responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)

•Washes and disinfects the kennels daily; ensures animals have food and water; bathe and

groom animals.

•Assists the general public in locating lost pets or viewing pets for adoption.

•Provides safe and humane handling of impounded animals. Assistance with euthanize and

animal disposal. Prepares rabies specimen.

•Prepares manual and computerized reports and documents in a neat, timely and accurate

manner such as animal rabies and license records. Accurately input data into database

system. Receives cash and cash reports.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Some work experience in a kennel setting is preferred.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted State of Louisiana Driver's License.
• Must possess basic computer skills. (A computer skills test will be administered to qualified candidates).
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will stand, stoop, kneel, and reach as required by the job, lift up to fifty (50) pounds and assist with up to one-hundred-fifty (150) pounds.