Responsibilities
- Feeds and waters animals.
- Properly cleans and disinfects cages and rooms.
- Routinely and repetitively performs lifting/navigating of at least 50 pounds and maneuvering of animals weighing up to 125 pounds.
- Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks; includes bending, jumping, standing, climbing.
- Monitors the condition of animals.
- Maintains an inventory of supplies.
- Responds to inquiries from the public and staff, including occasional contact with distressed customers.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Demonstrates regular and reliable attendance during all scheduled work hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
- Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
- Complete Criminal Background Investigation
- Pre-employment Physical Examination/Drug Test/Audiometric Testing and repeated in accordance to policy thereafter.
- Must wear uniform, including safety equipment and obtain immunizations
Nice to Have
- Animal care and behavior training
- Computer literacy
Additional Information
- Shift Work, including weekends, holidays, and nights
- Work beyond normal work schedule
- Must be able to navigate and control at least 50 pounds and to restrain at least 125 pounds, includes many species of small and large mammals, reptiles, fish, birds, and amphibians
- Must be able to operate all light and heavy equipment in accordance with all department standards
- May come in contact with vicious, diseased, and/or sick animals
- Work with many different types of drugs and cleaners
- 90% working in animal holding and care areas
- 5% working on helping to counsel potential new adoptive owners
- 5% Travel may be necessary to perform essential functions
- Environment must be able to work outside or inside facility daily
- Drive animals to and from other locations safely and timely
- Twelve-month probationary period
