Kennel Attendant (CD)-Part-Time/Non-Benefitted - HANOVER COUNTY, VA : Job Details

Salary: $22.33 - $23.50 Hourly Location : Ashland, VA Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Benefited Job Number: 202500200 Department: Animal Protection Opening Date: 08/18/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Description This is a part-time, non-benefited position that will work no more than 20 hours per week. Primary hours are Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Occasional Monday and Friday hours as needed. General Description: This is a public safety position. The incumbent performs routine tasks to care for impounded animals. Organization: The Kennel Attendant is part of Hanover's Career Development Program (CD). The Attendant Ladder has four (4) levels ranging from Kennel Attendant I to Senior Kennel Attendant. Incumbents report to the Animal Protection Facility Supervisor and supervises no staff. Senior level Attendants may provide workflow guidance to lower level Attendants. Essential Functions:

• Feeds and waters animals.
• Properly cleans and disinfects cages and rooms.
• Routinely and repetitively performs lifting/navigating of at least 50 pounds and maneuvering of animals weighing up to 125 pounds.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks; includes bending, jumping, standing, climbing.
• Monitors the condition of animals.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies.
• Responds to inquiries from the public and staff, including occasional contact with distressed customers.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular and reliable attendance during all scheduled work hours.

Working Conditions: A. Hazards

• Animals - May come in contact with vicious, diseased, and/or sick animals
• Chemicals - Work with many different types of drugs and cleaners

B. Environment

• Kennel - 90% working in animal holding and care areas
• Adoption - 5% working on helping to counsel potential new adoptive owners
• Field - 5% Travel may be necessary to perform essential functions
• Environment - must be able to work outside or inside facility daily
• Driving - drive animals to and from other locations safely and timely

C. Physical Effort

• Animals - Must be able to navigate and control at least 50 pounds and to restrain at least 125 pounds, includes many species of small and large mammals, reptiles, and livestock animals
• Equipment - Must be able to operate all light and heavy equipment in accordance with all department standards

D. FLSA

• Non-exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be able to follow instructions/procedures and to maintain a safe work environment. Knowledge of acceptable animal care practices, preferred. Education, Experience and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required with animal care and behavior training preferred. Computer literacy, desired. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Special Conditions:

• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Complete Criminal Background Investigation
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Shift work, including weekends, holidays and nights
• Work beyond normal work schedule
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
• Pre-employment Physical Examination/Drug Test/Audiometric Testing , Pre-Exposure Rabies Vaccine, Hepatitis B Vaccine and repeated in accordance to policy thereafter.
• Must wear uniform, including safety equipment and obtain immunizations
• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this position.
• Essential staff designation.

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Hanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below:This is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details. 01 Will you be 18 years of age by October 1, 2025

• Yes
• No

02 Do you understand that this position requires you to be able to routinely and repetitively lift and navigate at least 50 lbs. and maneuver objects weighing up to 125 lbs.?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have any related animal certifications?

• No
• Yes

04 How many years of professional experience do you have working with animals?

• No experience
• 1-5 years
• 6-10 years
• 11+ years

05 How many years of experience do you have working in an animal shelter, Veterinary Hospital, or similar animal facility?

• 0-3
• 4-7
• 8-11
• 12+

06 How many years of customer experience do you have?

• None
• 1-5 years
• 6-10 years
• 11+ years

07 Please describe your interest in this position and what aspects of the job is most appealing? Required Question