Animal Health Assistant NF-03
U.S. Army Medical Command
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Animal Caretaker NA-03
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Salary
$18.98 - $22.14
per hour
Type
Closes
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves caring for animals at a pet kennel and veterinary clinic on a military base, including feeding them, cleaning their areas, observing for health issues, and maintaining records.
It's a hands-on role that requires physical strength and attention to detail. A good fit would be someone with experience in animal handling who enjoys outdoor work and can work independently.
Key Requirements
- Physically able to lift and carry items over 70 pounds
- Able to stand and walk for long periods
- Skill in following complex written instructions
- Experience maintaining animal care records
- Ability to observe animals and report abnormalities
- Proficiency in cleaning and disinfecting animal areas and utensils
- Capable of operating a motor vehicle for transporting supplies
Full Job Description
This position is located at Paws On Post (Pet Kennel), Fort Bragg, NC. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Army NAF paysetting rules apply to this vacancy.
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: Be physically able to lift and carry heavy items weighing over 70 pounds. Stand and walk for long periods of time.
Be able to follow complex written instructions. Be able to maintain animal care records. 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 assigned tasks independently.
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