Employment

Kennel Attendant​

Purpose: To provide a clean and sanitary environment for the shelter animals by following the prescribed cleaning procedures described in the Employee Handbook .

 

Essential Duties:

Clean and sanitize dog and cat enclosures. Feed and water dogs and cats. Allow dog and cats adequate exercise time outside of their cages. Serve as a liaison during open shelter hours, assisting guests with questions they may have about the shelter animals. Identify animal enclosure maintenance needs and notify their supervisor. Report any animal or building concerns to their supervisor. Be willing to do additional related duties as requested by their supervisor.

 

Expectations:

Treat all animals with kindness and respect. Adhere to your schedule. Tardiness and absenteeism will be addressed. Immediately report to the Lead Kennel Attendant and Operations Manager any personal injury including but not limited to scratches, bites, or strains occurring from your assigned tasks. Wear safe and appropriate clothing as described in the Employee Handbook. Provide excellent customer service at all times.

 

Qualifications:

Be able to work with cleaning compounds, broom, mop, hot water hose, foaming device, etc. GED or equivalent education generally required. Possess the ability to follow oral and written directions. Possess knowledge of basic animal handling and restraint techniques. Physically able to perform essential duties and lift up to 50 lbs.

 

Authority: Kennel Attendants report to the Lead Kennel Attendant.

 

Work Hours: Part-time, Full-time. Both AM and PM shifts.

 

Compensation: Pay range begins at $13.73. Bi-weekly incentives. Performance evaluations are conducted at the end of the 90-day probation period. After probation period, evaluations are performed as guided by the Employee Handbook.

 

Job Type: Part-time, Full-time

 

Salary: $13.73 /hour

 

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

 

Work Location: In person​