Animal Groomer and Bather jobs in Petersburg, VA

General Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Travels the County and enforces state and county animal laws; conducts door-to-door canvasses ensuring dogs are properly vaccinated and registered; investigates cruelty complaints; investigates claims of suspected rabies and animal bites.
• Respond to requests for service; destroy, captures and confines stray, injured, diseased, and destructive animals; sets up and maintain traps; captures and quarantines animals as appropriate.
• Issues warnings and summons for ordinance related violations; prepares and presents information in court.
• Transports stray animals for impoundment; transports animals to the vet; administers medications; operates microchip scanner.
• Prepares and maintains files, records and reports; maintains lost and found records.
• Euthanizes animals; disposes of carcasses.
• Gathers information and educates animal owners.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by one (1) year of experience working with animals; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.
• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
• Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.
• Other extreme hazards not listed above.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and an acceptable driving history.
• Certification as a Basic Animal Control Officer within one year of employment
• Certification as a Special Conservator of the Peace within one year of employment
• Qualification and certification with all required firearms within 60 days of issuance
• Possession of or ability to obtain euthanasia certification within one year of employment
• Possession of or ability to obtain drug administration certification from the Drug Enforcement Administration and the State Board of Pharmacy within one year of employment.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Dinwiddie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Dinwiddie County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

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