Kennel Attendant - Part Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Kennel Attendant

Reports to: Animal Care Manager

Classification: hourly

General Description: Kennel Attendants are responsible for ensuring the wellbeing of Humane Fort Wayne’s shelter pets by providing all of their day-to-day care. This includes direct animal interaction with both canines and felines, maintenance of a hygienic and sanitary environment, monitoring inventory of products and supplies, and regular communication with our behavioral and veterinary teams.

• Follow all established animal care protocols and procedures
• Ensure that all shelter pets are well cared for, have adequate food and water, have clean and dry kennels/blankets/toys, have adequate exercise, and have opportunities for elimination and socialization
• Maintain clean, sanitary and hygienic conditions for all shelter pets
• Monitor inventory/supply levels on a daily basis
• Communicate regularly with the Behavioral and Veterinary teams with questions/concerns.
• Other duties as assigned by the Animal Care Manager

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possesses sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to meet the requirements of the position.
• Be in good general health.
• Be capable of strenuous physical activity, including walking, running, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, cleaning, climbing a ladder, lifting up to 50 pounds, and handling large and/or difficult animals.
• Have experience in Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel and Word), Microsoft Windows operating systems, email and the Internet.
• Be able to read, write, and speak the English language fluently and correctly.
• Be able to communicate skillfully and effectively with staff, volunteers, and the community in a professional, respectful manner.
• Be able to perform multiple tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
• Be able to operate mechanical equipment such as a telephone, computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, and copy machine.
• Be able to operate a large motorized vehicle.
• Be able to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Be able to handle difficult situations in a courteous manner.

Working Conditions:

• Will need to handle frightened and dangerous animals.
• Will be exposed to: dangerous animals, animals with infectious diseases, infectious/hazardous waste, animal waste products, hazardous chemicals and cleaning products.
• May be subject to frequent interruptions.

Minimum qualifications:

• Three years experience in animal care.
• Current Tetanus vaccination.
• Current active driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Updated 7/30/21

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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift

Work Days:

• Every weekend
• Holidays

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $14