This position is located at Morale Welfare Recreation Fund Patriot Pet Care Center at 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.

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. Ability to recognize obvious changes to the normal appearance and activities of animals. Ability to handle animals and clean work areas. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
• Complete a Pre-employment physical, including applicable immunizations and vaccinations.
• Working hours are between 6am-6pm, weekends and holiday are required.
• Frequently lift and carry items and animals weighing over 70 pounds. Moderate effort is required to operate power washing and mowing equipment.
• Exposed to unpleasant odors and noises, animal bites, scratches and contagious diseases. May he required to wear protective equipment.

Qualifications

Standard Qualifications: 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. Highly Qualified: Have one (1) year of Animal Caretaking experience. Experience must be listed in Resume otherwise it will not be considered.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address AS-NAF-W4VNAA US ARMY FT BELVOIR DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Mohit Singh
• Email: [email protected]