What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Operations Associate position at Cherokee Kennels?
We are looking for an energetic and positive individual to join our Kennel Assistant team. The Kennel Assistant will be responsible for cleaning kennels, feeding animals, administering medications and performing all other administrative activities related to our domestic pets. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working both individually and in a team environment and have excellent communication skills. The position open is a morning position (6am-10am) during the week. Weekend availability is required. Weekend shifts are Saturday (6am-10am & 2:30pm-5:30pm) and Sunday (6am-9am & 2:30pm-5:30pm).
Responsibilities:
- Clean the kennel area and feed the dogs.
- Be knowledgeable about dog care and grooming techniques.
- Perform daily maintenance on kennel facilities.
- Clean up after dogs and haul waste/recycling to dumpsters.
- Maintain a safe and sterile environment for animals.
- Supervise Boarding & Daycare groups
- Take dogs for 15-20 min walks
- Bathe dogs
Qualifications
- Proven kennel experience and strong animal handling skills
- Ability to administer medication and provide basic pet care
- Knowledge of animal restraint techniques
- Excellent communication skills for customer service
- Physical capability for heavy lifting and handling animals safely
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- Morning shift
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work weekends?
Ability to Commute:
- Oregon, WI 53575 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Oregon, WI 53575: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15