Top 147 Animal care entry level Jobs in Georgia

Animal Care Specialist
Chatham County, GA —Savannah, GA
- $42,962 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Animal Care Assistant
Chatham County, GA —Savannah, GA
- $20.07 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
2d
Animal Research Technician
Piney Technical Services —Athens, GA
- Holidays
- Heavy lifting
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
1d
Animal Care Technician I - Lawrenceville, GA
Emory University —Lawrenceville, GA
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- Laboratory experience
- Maintenance
Animal Control Officer
Hall County —Gainesville, GA
- $38,631.37 - $48,706.77 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Maintenance
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Animal Control Officer I
Augusta Richmond County —Augusta, GA
- $31,605 a year
- Rotating shift
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- On-the-job training
Kennel Worker I
Augusta Richmond County —Augusta, GA
- $29,642 a year
- Customer service
- Basic math
- Maintenance
- On-the-job training
Animal Welfare Specialist
ATLANTA HUMANE SOCIETY AND SOCIETY —Atlanta, GA
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Clinic experience
- Adoption assistance
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Camp Counselor
Camp Bow Wow - Duluth —Duluth, GA
- $12 - $15 an hour
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
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Part-Time Dog Walker & Pet Sitter
Oak Grove Pet Sitting & Dog Walking, LLC. —Decatur, GA
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Part-time Animal Control Officer
Gwinnett County —Gwinnett County, GA
- $15.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Pass drug screening
- Public speaking
- Laboratory experience
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Patient and Customer Care Representative
GoodVets —Atlanta, GA
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Adoption Counselor - Dog Shelter
Furkids Animal Rescues and Shelter —Cumming, GA
- From $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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11d
Veterinary Assistant
Chewy Vet Care —Alpharetta, GA
- Weekends as needed
- Inventory management
- Analysis skills
- Travel
TEMP-Lab/Research Support (Dept of Animal Resources - Cage Wash)
Georgia Tech —Atlanta, GA
- Temporary
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Veterinary Tech Assistant
204 Animal Hospital —Savannah, GA
- $14 - $16 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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11d
Animal Behavior Caseworker
Lifeline Animal Project Inc —Chamblee, GA
- $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Intake Specialist
Lifeline Animal Project Inc —Atlanta, GA
- $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
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Part-Time Kennel Technician
Treehouse Animal Clinic —Atlanta, GA
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Reliable transportation
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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10d
Kennel Attendant
OFFICE OF GILMER CO COMMISSIONERS —Ellijay, GA
- $13.95 an hour
- Part-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License

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Animal Care Specialist

Chatham County, GA -
Savannah, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
$42,962 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Pension plan
Gym membership
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance

Qualifications

Companion animal handling
Veterinary medication administration
Injectable medication administration
Outdoor work experience
Animal behavior
High school diploma or GED
Animal drug administration
Driver's License
Medical treatment knowledge

Full Job Description

Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!

Description

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one (1) year of experience as a veterinarian assistant or technician? Chatham County Animal Services has an immediate opening for an Animal Care Specialist, and we need you!

Examples of Duties

Receive and care for animals brought to the Chatham County Animal Shelter.
Assist with emergency first aid and medical treatment to sick and injured animals.
Assist with euthanasia of sick, injured, and unwanted animals.
Perform duties in a lead capacity to provide support, coaching, and monitoring of staff.
Provide training for Animal Care Assistants, volunteers, and community service workers.
Administer drugs to animals in reference to euthanasia or tranquilization, assist with euthanasia of sick, injured, and unwanted animals humanely and painlessly, and dispose of deceased animals as approved by the Health Department.
Work with animals that exhibit a wide range of behaviors.
Monitor the condition of animals and inform the supervisor when an animal is injured or appears to be sick.
Keep all quarantined animals in designated areas, as instructed, and prevent public access to those animals impounded for biting.
Clean and sanitize kennel floors, food and water containers, and collect and empty trash.
Prepare food for and feed and water animals confined at the shelter.
Monitor quality and quantity of food and inform the supervisor of any problems.
Maintain Animal Services grounds and equipment.
Use interpersonal and customer service skills as you interact with supervisors, coworkers, pet owners, and the public.
Prepare written reports and assist with the routine processing of records relative to animals' redemption, adoption, and euthanasia.
Animal Services operates 7 days per week, requiring you to be available for work on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Daily hours may vary.
May act on behalf of the supervisor in their absence on weekends.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, and
At least one (1) year of experience as a veterinarian assistant or technician, and
Training and certification to perform euthanasia; or
Ability to complete training and certification to perform euthanasia through Animal Services; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
You must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Supplemental Qualifications:

You must have prior knowledge of proper animal care, behavior, and physical handling of animals.
You must be able to work in an outdoor environment in all seasons and weather.
You must be able to learn the proper use of chemicals and cleaning solutions utilized for quarantine and sanitation practices.
You must be able to become skilled in the procedure of administering intravenous, intra-peritoneal, and intra-cardiac injections when administering euthanasia drugs, along with the skill to reasonably estimate an animal's weight when administering the injections.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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