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Prince George's County Government•Government Services

Animal Care Attendant I/II

Location

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

0-3 years

Compensation

$37.8K - $51.3K per year

Posted

6h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This entry-level Animal Care Attendant position involves maintaining and thoroughly cleaning animal kennels, cages, and common areas at the animal services facility. Key responsibilities include removing waste, power washing, disinfecting, preparing food, feeding, watering animals, and laundering soiled bedding, while also monitoring animals for health and assisting veterinarians.

This is an entry-level animal attendant position that maintains and thoroughly cleans kennels, cages, and other common areas at the animal services facility using approved procedures and techniques, which would working include but are not limited to: removing waste, power washing kennels, mopping/scrubbing and disinfecting areas where animals are kept, fed, watered and generally cared for. Prepares food, feeds, provides water, and sanitizes litter boxes and feeding equipment. Gathers and launders soiled pet bedding and replace it with clean pet bedding. This position is considered essential personnel in accordance with DoE Instruction 110.4.

Examples of Work:

  • House animals safely and humanely in order to protect the animals, self, and others.

  • Examine animals to determine their sex, species, size, and age.

  • Monitor animals for signs of illness, injuries, and unusual physical and behavioral conditions.

  • Isolate animals as necessary.

  • Perform initial health assessments of animals arriving at the facility and administers routine vaccinations.

  • Assist veterinarians with wellness checks on animals.

  • Socialize and exercises shelter animals on a daily basis.

  • Perform other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED.

  • Six (6) months of practical work experience involving public contact work that includes experience in animal care settings such as animal shelters, veterinary clinics, kennels or pet hospitals.

  • Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver’s license.

  • An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.

  • Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.

  • Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.

  • Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Updated 6h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Care • 1+ yrs
Kennel Cleaning • 1+ yrs
Animal Monitoring • 1+ yrs
Vaccination Administration • 1+ yrs
Veterinary Assistance • 1+ yrs
Animal Socialization • 1+ yrs
Public Contact • 1+ yrs
Waste Management • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-3 years

Certifications

Class C driver’s license • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$37.8K - $51.3K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationUpper Marlboro, Maryland, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 6/10
physicalHigh • 8/10
cognitiveMedium • 5/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityLow • 2/10
uncertaintyMedium • 5/10
communicationMedium • 5/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Prince George's County Government

Team size

Growing team

Location

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

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Animal Care Attendant I/II

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States • Full Time