Job opening: Animal Caretaker NA-03
Salary: $18 - 21 per hour
Published at: Oct 23 2024
Employment Type: Intermittent
This position is located at the Pet Care Center in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
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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 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.
- Must be able to work between the range of hours of 6am - 7pm, which may include weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
Standard Qualifications:
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.
Highly Qualified:
Possess six (6) months of experience caring for animals
Experience MUST be reflected on your Resume at the time of application to be considered for Standard and/or Highly Qualified for this position. Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants may be referred for consideration at management's request.
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]
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