Kennel Attendant

KENNEL ATTENDANT

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY: The Kennel Attendant is responsible for the compassionate and attentive care of the animals at all times, and will maintain a clean and healthy environment for all animals and the public, and will assist with other duties as needed.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Follow all policies and protocols, work effectively and efficiently.
• Anticipate and tend to the needs of the animals, provide food and water, and follow special diets as needed.
• Assess the temperament of the animals, and find the best placement in the shelter for them.
• Monitor the health, appearance, and behavior of the animals, and report any changes to the Managers.
• Assist with the movement of animals throughout the shelter.
• Assist and partake in the training of volunteers
• Transport animals to and from vet (If 21+ years old)
• Administer medications to animals
• Maintain a friendly demeanor and provide professional customer service to visitors wishing to adopt a pet.
• Work courteously and cooperatively with other staff members, volunteers, management, and Board members.
• Stock Supplies and take care of donated items as needed.
• Humanely restrain animals for vaccinations, examinations, and blood draws.
• Clean kennels and common areas throughout the whole day as needed.
• Play with animals and exercise dogs.(This includes many dog walks throughout the day)
• Fill in for any areas that need help on your work days.
• Janitorial duties, including laundry, dishes, washing windows, sweeping/mopping all areas, and cleaning general shelter grounds (sometimes including shoveling snow).
• Attend events off-site and sell merchandise, adopt out animals, and interact positively with the public.
• Attend and partake in any staff meetings.
• Bathe animals Daily
• Take pictures/videos of animals
• Engage in enrichment activities with dogs during afternoon hours, including but not limited to puzzle boxes, lick-mats, frozen bones, swimming/playing in an outdoor pool in summer, basic obedience training.
• Communicate via walkie-talkie with the Director and co-workers.
• Assist the Shelter Director, Assistant Director, and Kennel Manager with additional tasks as needed.
• Always treat animals humanely, properly, and with compassion, regardless of the situation or circumstance.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $10.33 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Kennel attendant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person