Kennel Attendant
Summary: Primary duties are to provide maintenance cleaning, feeding and general attention to the animals housed in the shelter. Perform humane euthanasia. Ability and fortitude to dismember animal head from body, after humane euthanasia and submit specific for possible rabies analysis.
Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Provides food, water, and general care of Shelter animals
· Cleans, disinfects, and removes all waste and dead animals from the Shelter, etc.
· Performs humane euthanasia as prescribed by law.
· Maintains kennel records as directed by Animal Control procedures manual.
· Report inventory levels of pertinent kennel supplies.
· Maintains the quarantine rooms as prescribed by law and local manual.
· Maintains kennel pesticide control by methods approved by Manager.
· Practices safety procedures at all times.
· Able to work well with livestock loading, unloading, feeding and water - horses, pigs, cows, goats, etc.
· Able to submit a specimen (head) with paperwork to Austin lab for rabies analysis. (Cut animal head or dismember head from body)
· Able to operate two two-way communications systems.
· Able to perform all clerical work involved in adoptions, reclaims, payment of money due from quarantine fees, and any other monies coming into the shelter as needed.
· Maintain equipment, buildings, and shelter grounds.
· Maintain oneself in proper uniform and general appearance and behavior.
· Operates and maintains crematory.
· Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
· Supports the relationship between the departments and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required. Minimum of six (6) months heavy customer relations experience. Experience with animals and knowledge of their behavior preferred.
Knowledge of:
· Ability to read, write, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
· Ability to maintain records from which reports can be prepared by the Secretary.
· Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously and work harmoniously with other employees.
· Ability to humanely handle animals under various circumstances.
· Be able to lift medium and large size dogs.
License and certification requirements: Possess a valid Texas Driver License. Possess Euthanasia Certification from Texas Department of Health or obtain within 120 days after appointment.
Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed in a standard office environment.
