Kennel Attendant

Job Summary

To achieve our promise to protect the pets entrusted to our care, no role is more important than the Animal Care Specialist. Working with a team of like-minded individuals dedicated to animal care, this position will ensure a safe facility for all pets attending to their physical and emotional health while maintaining a kennel environment that meets our standard of excellence.

Essential Job Functions

· Transport animals to and from the kennels.

· Maintain organized facility by following specific guidelines for placement of kennel materials such as food, bowls, laundry, leashes, halite, and medication.

· Follow specific protocols for cleaning the kennel facility including runs, crates, drains, floors, dog bowls, and laundry.

· Accurately follow measurement appropriations and feeding directions for each pet, per client instructions.

· Assist with dog rotations and playgroup setups throughout shift at prescribed times.

· Learn and follow the color-coded caution system.

· Ensure that the animals have ample, fresh food and water at all times.

· Complete all task lists and checklists within prescribed timelines.

· Accompany animals on walks, if required.

· Report significant changes in functioning to the Veterinarian or medical professional on duty.

· Evacuate all animals if an emergency occurs.

Qualifications

· 1+ years of animal care experience required.

· Professional pet industry experience strongly preferred.

· Passionate about animal welfare; treats all animals with compassion and kindness.

· Comfortable interacting with all breeds large and small.

· Experience entering, retrieving and maintaining customer databases.

· Follow rotating work schedule e.g. nights, weekends, and holidays.

· Reliable and dependable. Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.

· Strong work ethic. Sets high standards for self and others.

Computer Skills

· Must be able to learn and efficiently use One Note, When I Work, and Go Daddy email.

· Must be able to learn new technology in accordance with business needs.

Physical Demands

· Position requires a person to be both indoors and outdoors.

· Majority of the day is spent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.

· Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly.

· Must be comfortable working with a wide variety of animals including small and large dogs.

· Must be able to work around pet hair and dander.

· Must be able to climb 2 flights of stairs multiple times per day.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Brockton, MA 02301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person