Kennel Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Pack! Animal Care Attendant – Barkz & Recreation!

Barkz & Rec is looking for a dedicated and reliable Animal Care Attendant to join our team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love to clean, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Position Overview:

• Experience is not required, this is an entry-level position with opportunities for advancement.
• This position requires maintaining a clean environment all day, every day.
• Starting pay: $18-$21 per hour with overtime pay after 8 hours per shift.
• Full-time and part-time positions available. (All shifts are from 7am-7pm. Part time is 2 days per week, full time 3-4 days ).
• All shifts are 12 hours shifts (11 paid hours).
• Shifts: 12-hour shifts from 7 AM – 7 PM, with a 1-hour lunch (12 PM – 1 PM) and two 15-minute breaks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service to pet owners.
• Maintain cleanliness by sanitizing and cleaning the entire facility daily.
• Ensure attention to detail in all tasks.
• Write and respond to professional emails.
• Review vaccine records for pets.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Sanitize all play yards and remove animal waste regularly.
• Clean and sanitize food and water bowls.
• Feed, monitor, and care for the pets in our facility.
• Administer medications and complete necessary documentation.
• Organize and relocate pets within designated areas as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members throughout the day.
• Supervise pets in play areas to ensure their safety.
• Maintain a friendly, positive attitude with both pets and clients.

Job Requirements:

• Understanding we are cleaning most of the day. 
• Strong customer service skills and professionalism.
• Ability to work with integrity and responsibility.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and initiative.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Janitorial skills to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
• Ability to quickly learn animal behavior and body language.
• Comfortable handling high-stress situations.
• Comfortable in a loud environment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to write professional emails.

Physical & Special Requirements:

• Punctuality and reliability.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions (hot, cold, wet).
• Must be able to lift and carry 50+ lbs (e.g., dog food bags, trash bags).
• Tolerate loud environments.
• Work well under stress.
• Can multitask well.
• Comfortable working with animals of various temperaments and medical needs.
• Strength to handle and control large dogs who may be aggressive.
• Ability to maintain a safe and structured pack-play environment.
• Strong ability to follow instructions and protocols.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Overtime pay.
• Paid Sick Time.
• 401K.
• Tips.

If you’re passionate about animals and want to be part of a hardworking, and fun-loving team, we’d love to hear from you!