Listing Summary

Animal Control Officer/Kennel Tech                  

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Reports to: Animal Services Director                  

Department: Animal Services

Classification: Non-Exempt                                    

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Job Summary

To provide assistance in controlling stray, uncontrolled, or abused dogs and cats from undesirable conditions. This includes capture, examination, basic medical treatment, housing, return to owners or placement of animal with new owners, and euthanasia where necessary.  This position reports to the Animal Services Director.

Essential Functions

Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, feral, or abused animals from undesirable conditions using catch poles, leashes, humane traps, or tranquilizer darts, as necessary.

Transport to euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.

Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition and arrange for any necessary medical treatment, either onsite or at a Veterinarian’s office.

Administer medications and perform minor medical treatment to sick and/or injured animals in the shelter.

Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, taking photos, and writing reports.

Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses or contact the Sheriff’s office to report violations and for assistance with criminal investigations.

Remove captured animals from the animal control service vehicles and place animals in the shelter kennels or other enclosures.

Supply animals with food, water and personal care, maintain and clean animal kennels and cages and monitor food and water intake.

Additional Responsibilities

Assist in educating the public about animal welfare, animal control laws, regulations, and answer inquiries from the public about animal control operations.

Maintain the animal control facilities and office in a healthy and organized manner by cleaning and organizing daily for safety and efficient workflow.

Assist the public with adoptions of shelter animals.

Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Animal Services or County Administrator.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required for Job Performance

Must be Animal Control Certified or pass a Nationally recognized course within 6 months of employment.

1 year of domestic animal experience, preferred in either a shelter or Veterinarian Office setting.

Must be able to use a microscope to test feces for worms.

Demonstrate effective communications skills.

Must demonstrate ability to use Animal Control equipment, such as catch poles, leashes, humane traps, and tranquilizer darts.

Must be familiar with the operation of an incinerator.

Must have an understanding and knowledge of the ordinances for Meriwether County and the state of Georgia that pertains to Animal Control.

Enforce and work with law enforcement officers/agencies to administer animal control laws.

Must be able to speak and present court cases in Magistrate court.

Ability to speak and write in the English language.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

This work is potentially performed after hours and does require willingness and ability to respond as needed. 

This work often requires the capture, confinement and handling of feral animals.

Requires regular and extended standing and walking, flexibility, and the ability to lift, bend, kneel, or crouch. 

This position requires frequent lifting or moving of animals and objects up to 50 lbs.

This position requires work inside and outside, including during inclement weather.

This work requires the ability to communicate with citizens and explain the legal issues related to animal control.