Animal Care Attendant jobs in Macon, GA

• Provides proper care of all animals including feeding, watering, cleaning, and exercising; cleans
• and disinfects pens, floors, and related kennel areas in accordance with established practices.
• Performs euthanasia procedures on designated animals utilizing Sodium Phenobarbital injections; prepares carcasses for disposal; makes required record entries; and maintains accurate records.
• Receives animals at the shelter; separates animals which show signs of diseases; administers vaccines and medications as needed.
• Performs general housekeeping duties to keep facility in an orderly condition.
• Escorts individuals through kennels and assists with the adoption and transfer of animals.
• Provides general office assistance when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
   

• Knowledge of feeding and general care of animals and of the habits and characteristics of animals.
• Knowledge of the laws and ordinances relating to welfare of animals in Macon-Bibb County.
• Knowledge of personal computers, including the ability to operate word processing and database programs in order to keep records, as required.
• Ability and desire to work with animals.
• Ability to handle animals running at large, particularly those that might be vicious, sick or injured.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with members of the general public, often in trying situations.
• Ability to maintain records and make reports.
• Ability to operate the equipment and tools related to the operation of an animal shelter. These include but are not limited to a personal computer, typewriter, calculator, catch pole, dart gun, and other assigned equipment.
• Skill in the use of tools and equipment incident to the operation of an animal shelter.

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