What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Worker position at Twin Oaks Veterinary Hospital?
Job Overview
As a Kennel Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and safety of animals in our care. This position involves working closely with dogs and other pets, providing daily care, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. You will be responsible for monitoring the health and behavior of the animals while assisting with various tasks that contribute to their comfort and happiness.
Duties
- Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, grooming, and exercising.
- Maintain cleanliness of kennels, play areas, and common spaces to ensure a hygienic environment.
- Monitor animal behavior and health, reporting any concerns to the veterinary staff or management.
- Handle animals safely using proper restraint techniques to ensure their safety and that of others.
- Assist with heavy lifting tasks such as moving large bags of food or supplies.
- Participate in pet grooming activities as required.
Skills
- Experience in kennel work or animal handling is preferred.
- Knowledge of dog training techniques is a plus.
- Familiarity with animal restraint methods to ensure safe handling.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting tasks related to animal care and facility maintenance.
- Excellent dog handling skills to manage various breeds safely.
Join our dedicated team as a Kennel Assistant and contribute to providing exceptional care for our furry friends!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Sparta, NC 28675 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sparta, NC 28675: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $13