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Do Kentucky animal shelters have any guidelines to use?
Association of Shelter Veterinarians released in 2010 Are there any job openings in the area? Yes (2) are listed below: Tennesse Area posted this July 2011:
JOB LISTING: Animal Services Officer (Trainee) Enforces the City of Chattanooga Codes and Ordinances related to
animals. Provides animal protection and
educates the public to assure the humane treatment of animals. Officer must be computer savvy with strong
skills in time management, detailed and organized with information gathering
and use sound judgment when dealing with confidential information. Presents an ability to show a self-confident
attitude, maintain personal composure and effectively communicate knowledge with
residents and other professionals within an often stressful and emotional
environment. Represents the McKamey Animal Center
in court with case presentation and testimony regarding charges made against
city residents related to local and state animal cruelty laws. Officer must have strong oral and written
communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS: College degree preferred. Proof of high school diploma is
required. Experience in animal
protection, investigation, management, administration, shelter operations,
military service, law enforcement, criminal justice or public security are
acceptable related employment fields.
Minimum two years of working with the people / public.
APPLY:
Human Resources, McKamey Animal
Center, 4500 N. Access Road, Chattanooga, TN. 37415 by 5:00pm Friday, July
31, 2011 or fax to 423-305-6505 or email jobs@mckameyanimalcenter.org. Applicants
are required to complete the McKamey Animal
Center application, available
online at mckameyanimalcenter.org.
The McKamey Animal Center
conducts criminal background checks on all employees and requires drug/alcohol testing,
current tetanus vaccination and an insurable driving record for employment as
an officer. A “day interview” is
required for all candidates to allow the Animal Services team and management
time to evaluate the potential candidate.
This interview process will consist of a ride along with each animal
service officer, a written test and an animal cruelty case scenario that will
be presented orally. The candidate if
paid for the “day interview.”
Posted:
Chattanooga Police
Department
Hamilton County
Sherriff Department
FOP
Chattanooga State
UTC Employment
Office
Nelson County sent the following 6-9-11: "Animal
Control Officer to work Saturday, Sunday and some evening hours.
Applicants must be willing to clean dog kennels, catch stray dogs and
must possess good communication skills. Successful applicant will be
required to attend professional training in animal control.
Applications can be picked up at the County Judge Executive's office,
One Court Square, Bardstown, KY 40004." |
