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What You'll Be Doing

The Wake County Animal Center is seeking a compassionate animal lover to join our team of dedicated Animal Shelter Attendants who help us with the 10,000 to 11,000 stray, abandoned, and surrendered pets in Wake County that we care for, treat, and rehome yearly along with the help from our community volunteers, fosters and local rescues.

In your new role, you will provide daily care, monitor, feed, provide follow-up care, hand out enrichment items/toys, restock, assist with laundry and cleaning, etc. The Kennel Attendants at WCAC are also adoption counselors throughout our adoption hours, normally noon to 6:00 pm. During this time, the Kennel Attendant staff members may assist customers looking for a new addition to their family or searching for their lost pet, answer radio calls from the Front Desk Staff to support and help foster parents or rescue partners. Imagine how rewarding the feeling will be when you do your part to help a family find the lost pet they love or help adopt their new furry family member!

Apply today and become a hero to abandoned and lost pets in need! To learn more about the important work we do for our community click on the link below.

https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/animal-services

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 7,000 to 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 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 7:00 am to 6:30 pm

Hiring Range: 21.78 - 23.00

Market Range: 21.78 - 28.03

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 9/24/2024