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SalaryAvailability must include day and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Provide daily care and maintenance for animals in the kennel
- Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, and animal living areas
- Feed and water animals according to their specific dietary needs
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinary staff
- Monitor the health and behavior of animals, reporting any concerns to the veterinary team
- Assist with animal restraint during examinations, procedures, and grooming sessions
- Walk dogs and provide exercise and socialization opportunities
- Maintain accurate records of animal care, including feeding schedules, medications, and any observed changes in behavior or health
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with animals in a professional setting is preferred
- Knowledge of animal care practices and basic veterinary procedures
- Ability to handle animals safely and confidently, including restraining larger or more energetic animals
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with pet owners, veterinary staff, and other team members
- Physical stamina to perform tasks that may require heavy lifting or prolonged periods of standing or walking
- Flexibility to work during the week, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as needed
- Must be available to work mainly the morning shifts and weekends.
Skills:
- Moderate lifting
- Pet care
- Animal restraint
- Animal handling
- Animal care
- Pet first aid
- Pet bathing
- Dog handling
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the specific needs of the kennel facility.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Work setting:
- In-person
Work Location: In person
