Kennel Assistant

Kennel assistant duties include:

- Ensuring all boarders are well fed, clean and happy

- Letting dogs out to play in the yard

- Feeding and administering medications to boarders

- Walking/playing with dogs and cats

- Scooping litter pans and cleaning cages/runs of boarding animals

- Scooping poop in the yard.

- Cleaning chores around the clinic and kennel

- Admitting and discharging boarders

The appropriate candidate is a conscientious, detail-oriented, thorough, patient, compassionate, and doesn't mind getting their hands dirty (while wearing gloves of course). A love of animals is an absolute must, but is not the only requirement. You must be able to work independently but also be a great team member. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and be able to keep clear and concise records and proficient with basic computer skills. Must be a self-starter with a proven history of reliability and trustworthiness. Experience handling cats and dogs is required.

Qualified applicants must be at least 16 years old, a high school graduate (or working towards it), and have a trustworthy means of transportation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person