Salary Range: $46,493 - $56,213* (*Salary range provides earnings potential, which is based on years
of service employed with Saratoga County in specified title)
Work Location: 6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa NY 12020
Classification: Labor (No Exam Required)
Job Description
This is routine manual labor involving work related to the care, treatment and maintenance of each animal.
Care and treatment begin upon intake and continues throughout each animal’s stay at the Shelter facility.
Although primary duties involve feeding, watering, cleaning kennels, walking, bathing and monitoring the
well-being of dogs, cats and other companion animals, assisting with general inquiries, thru public facing
interaction and by phone, is a routine requirement. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the
Director, Deputy Director, or other designated administrative personnel. Work is performed in accordance
with established policies and procedures. Supervision is not a duty of employees in this position. Incumbents
perform related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications (at least)
None required (Preference may be given to individuals with work experience in caring and dealing with a
variety of animals, and to those that have daytime, weekend and holiday availability.)
Typical Work Activities (*Illustrative)
• Assists in the completion of tasks related to the intake, processing monitoring, medical treatment, daily
care, housing, exercising, neutering, adoption redemption or disposition animals;
- Assists in the cleaning and disinfecting of animal holding areas, bedding, waiting rooms, isolation areas,
office areas, storage areas, and surrounding grounds;
- Assists the general public in person and on the phone, answering questions and providing information
about the various programs and procedures at the Animal Shelter;
- Prepares food and water for distribution to animals;
- Assists in the implementation and coordination of the Shelter’s adoption program, volunteer programs
and other programs;
- Assists in the cleaning and grooming of all animals;
- Assists in maintaining and preparing a variety of reports and records related to the operation of the
Animal Shelter;
