Kennel Attendant

Saved Me Rescue is one of Philadelphia's largest no-kill shelters. We have saved over 13,000 animals since our start 12 years ago.

We are looking for a Kennel Attendant who will be responsible for performing all duties related to sanitizing, cleaning, feeding and caring for the animals at the shelter.

Successful applications must be able to:

• Work a flexible schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Handle, process, assess, feed, water, and monitor the disposition of all animals in our care.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, and equipment in a sanitary manner; perform on-going and preventive maintenance tasks associated with shelter facilities and equipment.
• Provide prompt, courteous customer service, greeting the public as they enter the shelter, and assist customers in selecting pets for adoption.
• Provide guidance and assistance to volunteers on every shift.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Prior experience working with animals in a shelter environment is preferred .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Day range:

• Holidays

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work Saturday and Sunday shifts?
• Are you able to work in loud environments?

Experience:

• Animal Rescue: 1 year (Required)
• Dog: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person