What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at PawSpa Resort?
About us
We're looking to add someone to our team! PawSpa Resort is a family owned and operated daycare, boarding, and grooming facility. It is one of the most trusted facilities for your pet in the Greater Pittsburgh area.
We provide the highest level of care for your beloved furry family member. At PawSpa Resort, we are honored to be trusted with the care of your dog or cat and we take that responsibility seriously. We provide the safest, most secure, fun, and comfortable home away from home for our guests and treat each and every one of them as though they are our own.
We are looking for a Kennel Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing daily care and maintenance for the animals in our kennel, including feeding, exercising, and cleaning. The ideal candidate will have experience working with animals, a passion for animal welfare, and excellent customer service skills. We are looking for someone to joining our team who is organized, reliable, and able to work independently.
What We're Looking For
A great teammate who has a passion for dogs & cats. You hold yourself accountable for showing up on time and offering top quality pet care. You've worked with animals before (kennel experience is a bonus!). You are incredibly detail oriented, paying attention to specific owner requests and treating each animal as your own. You understand dog & cat behavior, can manage a group setting, and are comfortable with animals of all sizes. You're willing to be cross-trained to work our front desk, a client facing role working with pet parents on bookings, intake, and much more.
Responsibilities:
- Clean and maintain kennel areas and equipment.
- Supervise group dog play
- Provide basic care for animals such as feeding, cleaning, and exercising.
- Monitor animal behavior and health.
- Administer medication as directed by owners.
- Ensure that all animals are properly identified.
- Maintain accurate records of animal care activities.
- Answer customer inquiries
- Complete check-in/check-out of dogs & cats
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Shift:
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Tips
Work Days:
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $13