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Under the supervision of the Animal Control Officer. Assists with the enforcement of MGL, Statutes and the ordinances of Taunton regarding domestic animal control to assure the safety of the public. This position will cover vacations, holidays and the weekends as needed.
Job Responsibility:
Assists with the enforcement of MGL, Statutes and the ordinances of Taunton regarding domestic animal control to assure the safety of the public
Maintains the animal shelter and cares for animals being held
Places the highest priority on the welfare of all animals with regards to sanitation, cleaning, feeding and watering, exercising, expediting medical services, humane euthanasia of animals when necessary
Responds to calls concerning injured animals
provides and/or obtains emergency medical treatment as needed
picks up and disposes of deceased animals in the prescribed area, according to established procedures
Transport injured animals to veterinarian or other facilities as directed
Responds to call involving injured or sick wildlife in potentially hazardous conditions
This position will cover vacations, holidays and the weekends as needed
Requirements:
Must have a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License
Must have a high school diploma and/or equivalent with three full years of paid employment
Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. independently
Management skills are required
Must be able to communicate effectively with the public in a sympathetic and compassionate manner