Job Details

Salary: $16.54 Hourly
Location : Gloucester, VA
Job Type: Part-time as Needed
Job Number: 02042026-01
Department: ANIMAL CONTROL
Opening Date: 02/04/2026

Description
Do you have a heart that beats for animals? Do they somehow feel your kindness and warmth?

If your love for them runs deep and your connection is real, then we have an incredible opportunity just for you.

Under general supervision, the Kennel Attendant performs routine and specialized work involving the care, feeding, and maintenance of animals housed in the Gloucester County Animal Shelter.

This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and humane environment for shelter animals while following established county and departmental policies, procedures, and sanitation standards. Work involves morning animal care, daily cleaning and maintenance of kennels, monitoring animal health and behavior, and assisting shelter staff with basic animal handling tasks as assigned. This is an entry-level position; prior animal background is preferred but not required.

Staffing coverage will be maintained by multiple employees through coordinated scheduling to provide continuous coverage from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., seven days per week. Schedules may vary and will include weekend hours.
Job Highlights

• Cleans, disinfects, and maintains kennels, cages, animal rooms, dog runs, and related areas in accordance with county and departmental sanitation protocols.
• Feeds, waters, provide daily care for animals, ensuring access to clean enclosures, bedding, and enrichment items.
• Observes animals for signs of illness, injury, stress, or behavioral issues and promptly reports findings to supervisory staff.
• Performs laundry, dishwashing, waste removal.
• Adheres to quarantine, isolation, and biosecurity procedures to prevent disease spread.
• Provides humane and respectful treatment to all animals in accordance with county policy and state law.
• Maintains accurate logs, checklists, and documentation as required.
• Interact professionally and courteously with county staff, volunteers, rescues, and members of the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support shelter operations.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
To be considered for this position, your online application must include your cover letter and three (3) professional references.
Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.
Special Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment, post-offer physical examination; employee is subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure he/she meets job-related physical requirements.
• Basic knowledge of animal care and behavior preferred but not required.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail in cleaning and sanitation tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, volunteers, and the public.
• Ability to learn and apply departmental safety protocols, animal-handling techniques, and disease-control procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace.

The are no benefits associated with this position.
01

What is your current highest level of education completed?

• I do not have a High School diploma or GED
• HS Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

02

Describe your work experience involving the care and handling of animals. If none, type N/A.
03

This position requires work that is physically demanding such as the strength to move and/or control resistant or immobilized animals, and to move, lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently. I understand this position can be physically demanding.

• Yes
• No

04

The duties of this position are performed indoors/outdoors and may be exposed to hazards; such as, noise, odors, chemicals, hair, dander and unpredictable animals. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the hazard conditions for this position.

• Yes
• No

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