What You'll Be Doing
The Wake County Animal Center is seeking a compassionate Animal Shelter Attendant to partner with us and our mission to help all of our shelter pets find furever homes.
Our Animal Shelter Attendants play an important role at the shelter by being the loving caregivers our pets need during their stay with us. In this role you will monitor, feed, give the animals enrichment items and toys and as part of a team, help keep our shelter a clean and welcoming place for individuals and families to visit. Our Attendants also act as adoption counselors that assist customers who are looking for a new addition to their family or searching for their lost pet, answer radio calls from the Front Desk Staff to provide support, and assist foster parents or rescue partners.
Our committed team of animal lovers work together and understand that because the Animal Center is an open-admission facility, some of the animals that come into the Center may possibly have behavioral or medical issues which require special care, proper and humane animal handling, and recognition of common or infectious animal disease.
Apply today! This is your opportunity to turn your love of animals into a rewarding career where you can go home knowing you helped make a difference.
About Our Team
The Wake County Animal Center is an open-admission animal shelter operated by Wake County Government and on average takes in between 9,000 and 10,000 animals each year. We receive all stray, abandoned and surrendered pets in Wake County. The Center works in partnership with fosters, volunteers and local rescues, to treat and rehome thousands of homeless animals every year. The Animal Care Attendant team provides kennel sanitation and animal care for all animals housed at the Animal Center, as well as providing adoption counseling for all adopted animals at WCAC, along with other various assigned tasks that keep the Center running smoothly.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
No specific education level required
No specific experience required
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
At least two years of related animal care experience
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Ability to confidently and proactively assess situations and determine the appropriate course of actions within assigned parameters
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of accountability
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with peers, colleagues and management
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work with all types of domesticated animals
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of animal handling techniques
Ability to work well with others in a stressful environment
Self-motivation and proven time management skills
Ability to work under general OR constant supervision
About This Position
Location: Wake County Animal Care, Control & Adoption Center Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Varying schedule - Sunday through Saturday. Varying hours 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Hiring Range: 19.54
Market Range: 16.65 - 27.48
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/1/2024