Kennel Attendant

Benefits:

Employee discounts

Benefits/Perks

Flexible scheduling

Small team with good communication and clear expectations

Beginner and advanced training opportunities provided in dog handling, behavior and enrichment styles for dogs

Free or discounted services for your own pets

Job Summary

We are seeking a Kennel Attendant to join our team! As a Kennel Attendant, you will be providing daily care for the animals we are responsible for, ensuring all of their needs are met. That can include feeding them, cleaning their kennels and play spaces, engaging them in play and enrichment, walking them, and more. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining excellent records of the animals and their care, including temperament and preferences. The ideal candidate loves animals, has basic knowledge of good animal handling procedures, and works well independently and within a team environment. This position will be for 32-36 hours per week, and includes weekends.

Responsibilities

Meet the basic and higher needs for all animals under our care, including feeding, medication administration and handling

Monitor play groups or facilitate enrichment activities

Clean kennels and work areas daily

Wash bedding, bowls and toys

Complete baths and nail trims

Greet and assist clients

Maintain excellent records of all animals

Qualifications

Experience working with animals desired

Familiarity with animal handing procedures and best practices desired

Strong organizational skills and time management required

Must be able to work weekends and holidays, as we are operating 365 days per year