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Duties

Provides food and water for all animals. Responsible for the correct identity and quantities of various foods for each animal following specified or special schedule. Recommends changes in feeding and other care to owners. Exercises animals by turning out or walking on a leash as required or following a specific schedule. Observes animals to be continually aware of appearance, behavioral or health changes, takes corrective action and informs management, veterinarian personnel or owner as necessary. Administers medication to animals as prescribed by the Veterinarian. Cleans and sanitizes stalls, kennels, petting zoo, common areas and loft on a regular basis to assure clean and sanitary conditions at all times. Provides adequate and correct storage of food, bedding and supplies. Receives and signs for shipments delivered to kennel. Maintains an adequate supply of food, bedding and supplies on hand.

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.
• WORK SCHEDULE: Must be able to workdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
• Physical Effort: Medical Clearance and heavy lifting. Frequently lift and carry items and animals weighing over seventy (70) pounds. Moderate effort is required to operate power washing and mowing equipment.
• Working Conditions: Works inside in often poorly lighted or insulated areas, and outside exposed to extreme weather conditions. Inside work often exposes animal caretakers to unpleasant odors and noises.
• Appointment is subject to successful completion and favorable results of fingerprints, health assessment (physical), and Installation Record Checks to determine suitability for this position.
• Working Conditions: Exposed to dirt, dust, and height. Subject to cuts, bruises, kicks, electric shock, bites, scratches and ticks from animals.

Qualifications

Qualifications: 1. Knowledge of animals' characteristics, needs and behavior, and skill in observing, handling and caring for animals. 2. Able to follow complex instructions, ability to maintain records.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BB-NAF-W6B2AA US ARMY GARRISON FT DETRICK DO NOT MAIL Fort Detrick, MD 21702 US
• Name: Ashley Winder
• Email: [email protected]