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Animal Care and Control Officer
Nashville, TN 
$25/hr + Full Benefits  

Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for a rewarding career? We have an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of animals and the community. As an Animal Care and Control Officer 3, you'll be at the forefront of animal rescue and protection in Nashville/Davidson County.

• Patrol and Respond: Patrol assigned areas in Nashville-Davidson County, responding to calls for assistance and rescuing animals in need.
• Investigate and Enforce: Investigate allegations of animal cruelty, apprehend stray animals, and enforce local and state animal control laws.
• Rescue and Care: Transport injured and ill animals to shelters and veterinarians, perform field euthanasia when necessary, and ensure humane treatment of all animals.
• Community Engagement: Address groups on animal control safety and health issues, and participate in outreach and liaison programs.
• Documentation and Legal Support: Prepare investigative reports, legal documents, and testify in court as needed.
• Make a Difference: Your work will directly impact the welfare of animals and the safety of the community.
• Team Environment: Collaborate with shelter managers and staff, fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
• Professional Growth: Take on challenging situations, initiate projects to improve workflow efficiency, and develop your skills in animal care and control.
• Compassionate Attitude: Promote a caring attitude toward all animals, treating them humanely and with compassion at all times.
• Knowledgeable: Demonstrate knowledge of basic animal care standards, safe handling procedures, and proper use of equipment.
• Reliable: Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is a must.

Qualifications: 

• Must be a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET), or obtain certification within six months of hire. NOTICE: State regulations prohibit anyone with a criminal conviction of any kind from obtaining CAET.    
• Valid class "D" driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.    
• Must receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations. 

Ideal Candidate:

• Must be a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET), or obtain certification within six months
• Valid class "D" driver's license
• Must receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations 
• Animal Handling: Proficiency in safely and humanely managing, restraining, and caring for animals.
• Law Enforcement: Familiarity with animal control laws and ordinances, and ability to enforce them.
• Emergency Response: Skills to respond to emergency situations with animals, including first aid.
• Customer Service: Strong communication skills to interact with the public, handle complaints, etc.

The perfect Animal Care and Control Officer candidate is a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated individual who excels in both animal care and law enforcement with 5 to 7 years of experience.

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