Kennel Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Join the family-owned and passionately operated Ruffin Inn, a pet boarding facility known for its core values of providing a safe and fun environment for pets in a family-like environment. We are looking for a Kennel Assistant or Lead who shares our commitment to animal welfare and is ready to treat every animal in our care as part of the family.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for the animals at our facility, ensuring their needs are met with love and attention.
• Engage in activities like feeding, cleaning suites and play spaces, supervising, and posting content to social media.
• Create and maintain detailed records of the animals' feeding, meds, temperament, and preferences.
• Collaborate with a team that values safety, trust, reliability, integrity, customer service and fun - ensuring the highest standard of pet care.
• Assist in greeting and communicating with customers, contributing to a welcoming and transparent environment.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with animals is desirable.
• Familiarity with good animal handling procedures and best practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their well-being.
• Pay range based on experience and role/responsibility