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Full-Time Animal Control Officer
Position Summary
Floyd County is seeking a dedicated and professional Animal Control Officer to enforce state and local animal control laws, protect public health and safety, investigate animal-related complaints, and promote responsible pet ownership. The Animal Control Officer performs field work involving the capture, handling, transport, and care of domestic animals and responds to emergency situations involving animals.
The successful candidate must be able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and interact effectively with the public under challenging circumstances.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Enforce applicable Virginia animal control laws and County ordinances.
Investigate complaints involving animal cruelty, neglect, nuisance animals,
dangerous dogs, and animals running at large.
Capture and transport stray, injured, sick, or dangerous animals.
Prepare incident reports, case files, and court documentation.
Testify in court as required.
Respond to animal bites and assist with rabies control procedures.
Maintain animal control vehicles, equipment, and records.
Coordinate with law enforcement, veterinarians, animal shelters, rescue
organizations, and public health officials.
Participate in public education and outreach programs.
Perform after-hours and emergency response duties as assigned and willing
to be on an on-call schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
Valid Virginia driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to obtain Virginia Animal Control Officer certification within one year
of employment as required by Virginia law.
Ability to safely handle domestic animals of varying sizes and temperaments.
Basic computer skills and report-writing ability.
Physical Requirements
Frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, and carrying.
Ability to lift and move animals and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
Ability to safely handle aggressive, frightened, or injured animals.
Special Requirements
Animal Control Officers in Virginia are required to complete a State Veterinarian-approved basic animal control training course and ongoing continuing education. Animal Control Officers have authority to enforce animal control laws and issue summonses as provided by Virginia law.
Benefits
Floyd County offers a competitive benefits package including:
Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Professional training opportunities
Contact/Application information:
Please fill out a job application, which can be found on the Floyd County Administrative website, www.floydcova.gov, or available at the Floyd County Administrative office, 202 E. Main Street, Floyd. Resumes and applications can be sent to careers@floydcova.org. or brought directly to the Floyd County Administration office.
If you have any questions about this job posting, contact the County Administration office, at 540-745-9300.
Floyd County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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FLOYD CO ADMINISTRATOR
Jun 15, 2026