What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Kennel Attendant position at Animal Assistance League of Orange County?
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Animal Assistance League of Orange County is OC's oldest non-profit, no-kill shelter for dogs, cats, and bunnies! AALOC cares for rescued animals and helps our community with pet needs and emergencies. We are currently searching for a kennel attendant to become a part of our team!
Position: Kennel Attendant. Full time or willing to hire a couple part time employees. Day-time hours 7am-3:30pm
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience working with animals in a kennel or veterinary environment (required)
- Ability to pass a drug test (required)
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
Responsibilities: Duties will include (but are not limited to) administering medication, feeding animals, cleaning dog/cat/rabbit areas, general cleaning, laundry, and transporting animals to the vet.
About You: Individuals must be a team player, able to work weekends, have a calm and caring attitude, provide exceptional attention to our rescues and be a self-starter with a good work ethic.
Don't forget to check out our website at aaloc.org!
Pay: Pay is dependent on level of responsibility. $18/hour is for kennel attendants who clean, feed, AND administer medications (previous experience preferred but possible to work up to this). $17/hour for kennel attendants who clean and feed only.
$1000 sign on bonus to be paid out at the end of one year for full time employees in good standing.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your experience working with animals, such as in a kennel, veterinary clinic, pet boarding facility, or similar settings. Include the specific tasks and responsibilities you handled in these roles.
- Please describe your experience administering medication to animals, whether in a professional setting or with personal pets. Include the types of animals you've worked with and the forms of medication you've administered (e.g., pills, liquid, syringe). If you don't have any experience, kindly indicate "none."
Ability to Commute:
- Midway City, CA 92655 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18
