ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT I (6601)
Job Posting for ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT I (6601) at Jefferson Parish
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SHELTER AND FUTURE VACACNIES AS THEY OCCUR.Under direction, performs responsible, repetitive work which entails attending to animals confined in kennels; performs assignments promptly and efficiently as directed. Position is responsible for caring for animals, maintaining facility, and working with the public. Employee observes animals for signs of illness and/or presence of disease and reports findings to appropriate Personnel. Employee performs various duties related to the care of shelter animals, including cleaning of holding areas, assuring the animals receive food, water and provide humane handling when an animal is moved. Administers vaccines and micro-chip under the supervision of the veterinarians, assist customers who are seeking lost pets, and those interested in adopting. Assists in maintaining electronic Animal Inventory System; i.e., entering medical information, writing behavioral descriptions, taking & uploading photographs, etc. Performs related work as required. This position requires rotating shift work, which includes weekends and holidays. This position is also an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish.
Animal Care Attendant I level employees must have the ability to obtain, during their course of employment, a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET) certification issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine.Applicants must be minimum age of 18 years; PLUS, possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
JOB POSTING NO: 6601-25R
DATE: 01/18/08
AMENDED: 11/08/13
RE-OPENED: 03/01/24
Animal Care Attendant I level employees must have the ability to obtain, during their course of employment, a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET) certification issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine.Applicants must be minimum age of 18 years; PLUS, possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
NON-COMPETITIVE: All persons meeting the stated requirements on this announcement will be issued an Employment Eligibility letter for Animal Care Attendant I and have their name forwarded to the appointing authority when vacancies arise.
JOB POSTING NO: 6601-25R
DATE: 01/18/08
AMENDED: 11/08/13
RE-OPENED: 03/01/24
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