Supervising Animal Attendant - Division of Animal Center

Organizational Overview:

The Division of Animal Center is responsible for Animal Control and related services for 49 towns in Bergen and Hudson Counties. The mission of Animal Center is to promote the humane treatment of all animals, reunite lost pets with their owners, and encourage adoption, foster care, and wildlife rehabilitation. Additionally, Animal Center works to reduce animal populations through spay/neuter programs (TNR) and public education on animal welfare. The organization also supports the community in responsible pet ownership.

Job Description:           

This employment opportunity is to serve as the Supervising Animal Attendant. Under direction, supervises a group of animal attendants involved in the care, feeding, and grooming of dogs, cats, or other animals; does other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities:              

• Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates.
• Ensures that buildings, offices, and grounds are cleaned and maintained.
• Trains personnel in the care and feeding of animals and cleaning/maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Ensures that proper level of animal food, vaccines, chemicals, and so forth are inventories and maintained.
• Feeds, waters, cleans, grooms, and exercises animals.
• Cleans and sterilizes animal food bowls and water pans.
• Cleans and disinfects animal living quarters and may clean other areas including office and outside areas.
• Observes animals general health, diet, weight, appetite, and so forth for negative symptoms
• Transports animals to veterinarian for checkups, shots, deworming, or other examination/treatment.
• May perform routine clerical work in keeping records of animals being housed.

Schedule: Full time (40 hours/week).  

Education Requirements: High School Diploma

Other Requirements:

• Two (2) years of experience in the care and feeding of animals.
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

What we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Enrollment into the state pension system
• Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive hourly wages
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

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