City of Indianapolis

Animal Care Specialist

City of Indianapolis  •  $40k/yr  •  Onsite  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 09953

Department: Animal Care Services

Job classification: Animal Care Specialist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Animal Services

Agency Summary

The purpose and mission of Animal Care Services is advocating animal welfare, adoption, and rescue. The agency does this by protecting and promoting the health, safety, and welfare of pets and livestock in Marion County. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.


Position is responsible for the day-to-day care and treatment of the animals that are brought to the shelter. Position will perform duties pertaining to kennel maintenance, custodial responsibilities, and maintaining a disease-free environment for animals at the facility. Interacts with the public, fellow staff, community service, and volunteers professionally and with exceptional customer service. Is expected to work safely and maintain a consistency with ACCD vision and mission statements and beliefs, policy, and procedures. Must be able to obtain/maintain Euthanasia Certification from the Humane Society of the United States.


Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Examples of duties

  • Provides enrichment and socialization for dogs and cats.
  • Responsible for Kennel maintenance.
  • Cleans and disinfects the kennels.
  • Responsible for feeding and direct care of animals.
  • Moves animals within the facility.
  • Responsible for custodial duties.
  • Communicates appropriate information to the public.
  • Follows standard operating procedures.
  • Handles animals properly.

    This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
  • Qualifications

    High School diploma or equivalent. Must be able to handle, control, and load animals in excess of 50 lbs and perform manual labor. Ability to work from general instructions and safely operate all related equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks. May be required to work overtime which includes holidays and weekends. Must be able to communicate both in oral and written format.

    Supplemental information

    Work is performed in a kennel area where the incumbent is exposed to dust, noise, bending, lifting, and other hazards of a kennel environment.

    City of Indianapolis

    About City of Indianapolis

    The City of Indianapolis and Marion County offers an amazing array of career opportunities with more than 400 job titles and 37 divisions to choose from. The nearly 7,500 employees of the City-County enjoy competitive pay and benefits packages, generous leave programs, and the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Indianapolis a great place to live, work, and play. Explore the exciting and fulfilling public sector careers available with the City of Indianapolis and Marion County at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/indianapolis

    Industry
    Government & Public Safety
    Company Size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Year Founded
    Unknown
    Website
    indy.gov
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