Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.
With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
- Cleans and maintains animal enclosures in a sanitary manner.
- Maintains overall shelter organization and cleanliness throughout the workday.
- Ensures that outside walkways and runs are clean.
- Provides the highest quality animal care through feeding, watering, socializing, and offering various forms of enrichment.
- Observes animals for signs of illness; monitors sick or injured animals and assists with vet‑prescribed treatment.
- Assists the public with animal surrender or locating a lost pet.
- Assists the public with selecting a companion for adoption.
- Requires ability to read and understand standard operating procedures.
- Ability to stand for long periods; to bend, crouch, and/or kneel repeatedly; to lift and carry a minimum 50 pounds.
- Ability to read adoption contracts, registration cards, cage or kennel cards, and medical sheets or prescription dosage on medications for the animals.
- Ability to write adoption contracts, quarantine and euthanasia paperwork, complete registration cards and time slips.
- Ability to perform general math calculations.
- Minimum six months volunteer or paid experience in animal care environment.
- Valid Driver's License required.
- Certified in Animal Euthanasia within one year of employment.
- This is an Essential position; incumbent will be required to report to work during inclement weather when the City is closed.
- Academic courses or areas on concentration:
Veterinary Technology, Veterinary Science, Animal Care, or closely related field.
Hours are scheduled Saturday through Friday, 32 hours per week. Hours may require additional flexibility, nights, holidays, and weekends.
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