Feeds, waters, and provides basic treatment and care for all impounded animals, including small animals, exotics, barnyard animals, large livestock, equines, and any other animals impounded at the County Animal Services Center; Cleans and disinfects animal enclosures, equipment, and other animal accessible areas of the Animal Services Center; Visually conducts inspections and monitors animals to identify and document potential medical issues, abnormal behaviors, and/or temperaments, and notifies Veterinarian staff of any issues; Processes animals entering and leaving the Animal Services Center and maintains related records; Under the direction of the Veterinarian, prepares dosages and administers medication to animals, administers IV fluids, draws blood, and obtains laboratory samples for testing; Facilitates placement suitability by acquainting pets with potential adopters; provides information on the animal, counsel prospective pet owners on common behavioral issues, pet rehoming, advice to prevent pet surrender, and additional resources available after adoption; Provides behavioral and recreational activities for housed animals; Maintains records and case files, including but not limited to information regarding pick-up and release dates, quarantines, adoptions, disposals, and the status of all animals assigned to the Animal Services Center; Under direction of a Veterinarian, quarantines animals, as needed; Issues animal licenses, collects fees, and issues receipts for services provided; Conducts animal euthanasia, as directed by a Veterinarian; Performs basic grooming for animals, such as bathing, clipping hair, and trimming nails; Transports housed animals for veterinary care to foster homes, off-site adoption events, and between animal welfare organizations; Administers vaccinations and implants microchips in housed animals; Prepares lost and found reports from information received from the public and assists in reunification of lost pets with their owners; Answers inquiries regarding laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to animal control and animal services in a courteous and professional manner; Handles deceased animals, disinfectant chemicals, and sharps; May be responsible for operation of the Animal Services Center in the temporary absence of a supervisor; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required*; Performs other related duties, as required. Ability to: Work independently; Work with and handle animals safely, properly, and humanely; Learn symptoms of common animal diseases; Perform animal euthanasia; Learn rules and regulations governing animal control and explain them to the public; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies; Understand and accurately follow written and oral instructions and procedures; Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures; Perform monetary transactions; Maintain accurate manual and computerized records.