Kennel Assistant/DoggieDaycare

As Successful Kennel Attendant, you should be able to anticipate and tend to the needs of all boarding, daycare, and hospitalized animals. A top-notch Kennel Attendant will be able to tailor their care according to animals' physical, emotional, and behavioral difficulties, as well as any medical needs that may arise. This position requires excellent communication, attention to detail, and passion for animals of all breeds and sizes. The kennel attendant position is a support position for ALL of the animals in our care, as well as our other departments, requiring flexibility and diligence. Becoming a kennel attendant is a great first step into a career in animal healthcare. The position offers the potential to experience multiple areas of animal care, and is a fantastic stepping stone to other positions.

Kennel Attendant Responsibilities:

 Transporting animals to and from the kennels.

 Ensuring that the animals have ample, fresh food and water at all times.

 Cleaning animal waste, spilled food, hair, and other debris from the kennels quickly and thoroughly

 Disinfecting and detail cleaning boarding/daycare facilities

 Disposing of trash in a timely manner.

 Laundering bedding, towels, and belongings

 Administering medication to animals under the auspices of the Veterinarian.

 Working closely with Doctor and technician team to monitor animal well being

 Reporting significant changes in functioning to the Veterinarian or medical professional on duty.

 Evacuating all animals if an emergency occurs.

 Ensuring safe, enjoyable, and engaging play during doggy daycare sessions

 Addressing fearful, aggressive, or nervous animal behavior in accordance with hospital policy

 Working closely with Kennel team and Boarding Lead to ensure departmental goals are met

 Providing handling assistance to Technician team when necessary

 Attending to the cleanliness and maintenance of various parts of the facility

 Ensuring the security and safety of animal housing, and boarding animal belongings

 Cross training in one or more departments in order to support hospital needs

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Days:

• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• professional animal: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18