What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at Proud Animal Lovers Shelter?
Job Description
Position Summary
We are looking for a Kennel Assistant to join our team at Proud Animal Lovers Shelter in Parsons, KS. The Kennel Assistant is responsible for the care and cleanliness of the animals in our facility. They will assist with cleaning and maintaining the kennels, feeding our animals, and providing general pet care. This is a part-time position with morning and evening hours available. Must be able to handle large dogs, be physically able to scrub down the kennels, lift over 50 pounds and have the mental and physical capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment. We are looking for a long term employee with a love for animals and their well being, who can step up to supervise when needed. Hours would be Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5pm-6:30pm. and every other weekend mornings from 7:30am-10am, including holidays.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide pet care including but not limited to: feeding and cleaning.
- Cleaning and maintaining the kennels: emptying trash, clean and sanitize pet areas, etc.
- Reporting any animal issues or concerns to the supervisor or manager as needed
- Restocking supplies when needed
- Helping keep the facility clean (in person, and by hand)
- Working as a team to ensure that each task is completed in a timely manner
- Completing any other tasks/projects assigned by management or by staff members as needed
This job requires you to be punctual, reliable, and dependable. We value integrity, strong work ethic, communication skills, and ability to work independently. We also require you to have reliable transportation. Serious Inquiries only.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $12