Animal Care Attendant Job Description
The Animal Care Attendant is responsible for the overall care of all the animals within Paws 4 the Cause. The responsibilities will vary based on the current needs of the shelter.
Duties will include:
To observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.
To thoroughly clean and disinfect all areas of the kennel area as often as is necessary.
To determine the type and amount of food animals receive.
To take charge and/or handle animals as required and to restrain hard to control animals.
To walk dogs several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder in our dog play yard.
To perform needed cleaning and maintenance of all equipment and tools used in job assignments.
Job Summary:
Under direction of the Animal Care Manager, provides for the constant cleanliness of cages, runs and kennel areas (dogs & cats areas) and the proper feeding and care of all shelter animals.
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