Kennel Attendant

Responsibilities:
- Provide daily care and attention to animals in the kennel facility
- Feed, water, and exercise animals according to their specific needs
- Clean kennels, cages, and other animal living areas
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Monitor the health and behavior of animals, reporting any concerns to the appropriate personnel
- Assist with grooming and bathing of animals
- Maintain accurate records of animal care and treatment

Qualifications:
- Knowledge of basic animal care and handling techniques
- Ability to lift heavy objects, such as bags of pet food or large dogs, as needed
- Excellent customer service skills for interacting with pet owners and clients
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as required

Skills:
- Kennel: Understanding of kennel operations and animal housing management is desirable
- Heavy lifting: Ability to lift heavy objects safely and without injury is necessary for this role
- Pet care: Knowledge of general pet care practices, including feeding, grooming, and exercise requirements
- Customer service: Strong interpersonal skills to provide excellent customer service to pet owners and clients
- Animal handling: Ability to safely handle various types of animals with different temperaments and behaviors

If you have a passion for working with animals and providing exceptional care, we encourage you to apply for the Kennel Assistant position. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our furry friends!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-the-job training

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• Afternoon shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Split shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Most days will consist of a split shift with the hours of 7am-11am and 3pm-7:30pm. Will this work for you?

Ability to Commute:

• Salem, VA 24153 (Required)

Work Location: In person