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PURPOSE AND NATURE OF WORK

This position is responsible for keeping the Animal Shelter clean, for euthanasia and disposal of animals, and for giving proper care to the animals confined to the shelter. Objectives include maintaining a clean and tidy Animal Shelter and grounds, effective animal care, and humane euthanasia. Position demands that applicants must not be afraid of animals and may require putting animals to sleep. Work involves some heavy lifting. Background checks may be required. Current position is not in the apprenticeship program, but list may be used for future vacancies that require an apprenticeship. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school and considerable experience in the care and wellbeing of animals; or any combination of training and experience.

TYPE OF EXAMINATION- Examination will be a multiple-choice test.

 APPRENTICESHIP (Depending on area of assignment)

Positions in this class are assigned to an apprenticeship as defined by Civil Service Rule IV, Section 6.  This requires the employee to complete initial and ongoing training requirements established by the Chief Administrative Office, Animal Control division, in accordance with Louisiana state law, euthanasia personnel shall receive Euthanasia Certification by the Humane Society of the United States Academy on Euthanasia or an equivalent program within one year of date of employment for continued employment.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: FIRST 14 RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025, NOON

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Animal Caretaker


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