Animal Caretaker NA-03

Full Job Description

This position is located at the Patriot Pet Care Center Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: Candidates must: 1. Be physically able to lift and carry heavy items weighing over 70 pounds. 2. Stand and walk for long periods of time. 3.

Be able to follow complex written instructions. 4. Be able to maintain animal care records. Experience MUST be clearly listed on your Resume in order to receive consideration. Major Duties:

• Receives and shelters animals brought to the veterinarian clinic for treatment, temporary care or disposal. Observes animals and notifies supervisor of abnormal appearance.
• Feeds animals taking care to measure food portions according to feeding instructions. Keeps records on animals in the facility. Assists other workers to restrain and treat animals.
• Cleans and disinfects animal feeding utensils and pen areas. Maintains stock of cleaning materials and other items used. Mows grass and cleans yard of animal litter.
• Clears drains in runs. Empties garbage. May be required to operate a motor vehicle to transport supplies and laboratory samples.
• Performs other duties as assigned.