What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Attendant position at Ruff Luxury Inn?
Do you love dogs? Are you an ambitious, energetic, enthusiastic hard worker who enjoys working with others as a team? This might be the job for you!
We are seeking this type of person to join our Ruff Team! Here at Ruff Luxury Inn, we provide dog boarding and daycare services along with grooming and training. The duties of the kennel assistant include (but are not limited to) taking care of dogs who are boarding and here for daycare, cleaning suites, cleaning up after them and lots of playing, all while working together as a team. This job does require being on your feet during your entire shift!
MUST LOVE dogs, and have open availability!! Weekends and Holidays are required.
Requirements for Kennel Attendants:
- Complete on-site training.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Passionate about animal well-being.
- Physically fit and agile, must be able to handle up to 50 pounds.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with strong ability to work on a team with excellent communication skills.
- Follow all company policies and procedures including dress code and no phone policy.
Dress Code: Pants (Scrubs or Jeans), Closed toe shoes, no jewelry (earring & nose studs only) The following are NOT allowed: Shorts, skirts, leggings, sweat pants, ripped pants or sandals are not allowed.
Phone Policy: Cell phones are strictly prohibited on your person during your shift as a kennel attendant. It is imperative that your full attention is attuned to caring for dogs in the facility. You are able to have your phone during your break, and with prior consent from management for extenuating circumstances only.
Responsibilities of Kennel Attendants:
- Ensure well being of all animals in facility by caring for and looking after each of them.
- Care for and clean up after all dogs here for boarding and daycare.
- Play, feed, and love on all dogs.
- Clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels and facility.
- Stock and refill kennel supplies as necessary.
- Report any issues or concerns to manager on duty.
Company Benefits:
Perfect Attendance Bonus: $400 bonus for perfect attendance during each quarter
Quarterly Reviews with Bonus: Quarterly performance reviews with monetary bonus for satisfactory performance
Holiday Pay and Health Insurance Benefits available
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have reliable transportation?
- Do you have open availability? Weekends and Holidays are REQUIRED
- Are you able to preform all essential functions of this job including but not limited to: being on your feet 8 hours, bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting over 50 pounds?
- If hired, you will be required to sign our employee handbook agreement with will outline all of our policies and procedures. Can you abide by all company policies?
- Describe your leadership style.
- Are you 20 years of age or older?
- What are some of your natural abilities or talents?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dog handling: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $12