Overnight Kennel Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 16-19 DOE

Overnight Kennel Attendant (Nights: 10:00 PM7:00 AM) Full-Time / Part-Time

Were hiring a reliable, compassionate Overnight Kennel Attendant to work nights from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The right candidate will provide safe, attentive overnight care for a variety of animals and maintain a clean, sanitary facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise overnight animals; walk dogs as scheduled, clean up any accidents.
• Feed and provide water for dogs, cats, pigs, and small animals; follow individual feeding instructions
• Monitor animals health and behavior; identify and report signs of illness, injury, stress, or unusual behavior to management or veterinary staff
• Clean and sanitize kennels, play areas, floors, and bathrooms nightly
• Perform routine facility upkeep (laundry, restocking supplies, waste disposal)
• Administer basic medications or treatments as directed and documented
• Maintain accurate logs and shift reports; communicate handoffs to daytime staff
• Adhere to all safety, sanitation, and animal-handling protocols

Required Qualifications

• Must be available every night including weekends and Holidays from 10:00 PM7:00 AM
• Prior experience working with dogs, cats, and small animals; experience with farm animals (pigs) a plus
• Demonstrated ability to assess basic animal health and behavior and escalate concerns appropriately
• Comfortable handling animals of various sizes and temperaments
• Ability to perform physical tasks: walking dogs, lifting/moving supplies, cleaning, standing for long periods
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently overnight
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills
  

Preferred

• Kennel, veterinary, shelter, or boarding experience
• Basic animal first-aid knowledge or certification
• Valid drivers license

What We Offer

• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• On-the-job training and support
• Safe, team-oriented environment

We are an equal-opportunity employer.