What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at Northland Pet Lodge?
Kennel assistants can work a variety of shifts: mornings (start time 6:30am), swing (start time 10am) or evenings (start time varies, end time 9pm). Shifts can be weekdays, weekends, holidays. Kennel assistants are responsible for daily interactions with dog and cat guests, including but not limited to cleaning/sanitizing their boarding areas, their blankets, and bowls. Bathing/grooming the guests, playing with the guests, cleaning up after guests, feeding, medicating and most importantly ensuring that pets are healthy and happy during their stay with us. Kennel assistants may also have other duties as assigned by kennel supervisor or office manager.
Job qualifications:
- Enjoy and have experience working with dogs & cats under various circumstances.
- Be able to handle heavy lifting – 40 pounds.
- Be able to be on your feet for 6 – 8 hours a day.
- Have flexible availability: weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
- Be able to multi- task and work quickly with efficiency and confidence.
- Possess above average communication skills and leadership skills.
- Be able to follow and uphold NPL policies & procedures as directed by office manager/operations manager.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe and organized work area.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe and organized kennel area for guests.
- Follow directions to ensure all pet guests’ needs are met by being cared for, respected, fed, exercised and medicated.
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
- Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
- People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Hours per week:
- Part time 10-20
- Full Time 30-40
Typical AM shift
- 6:30am - 1:30pm Full Time
- 6:30am - 11:30am Part Time
Typical PM shift
- 1:30pm to 9:00pm Full time
- 4:00pm to 9:00pm Part time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Work setting:
- In-person
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $14