Closing Shift Reception/Kennel Attendant (Short Pump)

Must LOVE dogs! Immediately hiring part time positions. Must have reliable transportation & ability to work in the evenings. Willing to train motivated individuals and potentially be offered more hours. Days worked may vary week to week. We need an evening closing kennel attendant and an evening closing receptionist. As closing kennel attendant shifts you will be scheduled for will be 12/1/2/3-7pm. As a receptionist shifts will be 12/1/2-7pm. MUST BE AVAILABLE EVENINGS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

Requirements

• minimum of 1 year experience in animal care, kennel or vet’s office preferred
• volunteer experience in an animal shelter or rescue group considered
• certification in pet first aid and CPR are a plus
• experience bathing and cutting nails are a plus
• weekends and most holidays are required
• available at least 1 weekend day a week.

Key Competencies

• knowledge of dog behavior
• ability to manage and supervise dogs
• attention to detail
• communication skills
• ability to work unsupervised
• reliability
• adaptability
• ability to carry out instructions furnished in varying forms
• ability to lift 40 pounds and be on your feet for extended times
• ability to multi task
• flexibility

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensuring dogs are placed safely into respective playgroups
• Bringing animals to and from the kennel during check-in and check-out times as requested.
• Rotate dogs in and out of play yards. (Check on every 10 minutes and closely supervise “out w/supervision dogs”)
• Cleaning up after animals both inside and outside, clean animal runs, cages and play yards.
• Maintaining kennel as a whole by performing tasks including, but not limited to: Cleaning up animal waste, sweeping/mopping floors, dusting, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms, laundry, washing dishes
• Assisting co-workers with supporting basic animal care and cleaning as requested.
• Feeding and medicating dogs.
• Flexibility to be cross trained on bathing

Reception Duties Include

• Checking in/out clients
• Answering phones
• Making reservations
• Filing client paperwork
• New client intake
• Updating records
• Neat and accurate recording of medications, belongings, feeding instructions, etc.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.50 - $13.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person