Kennel Attendant Job Description

Kennel Attendant Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Kennel Attendant to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage product inventory including reorder levels and processing orders;
• Clean and disinfect cages, runs and yards as needed, using hoses and spray bottles for disinfectant. Use squeegees to remove excess water;
• Provide compassionate care to boarding pets and hospitalized patients;
• Take pets to treatment area for all medical services to be administered;
• Assist in cleaning, stocking and maintenance of hospital and equipment;
• Preparing and distributing prescribed diets;
• Perform nail trimming and ear cleaning for boarding pets as needed;
• Walk through kennel areas regularly, checking each pet for abnormal activity such as vomiting, diarrhea or blood in the cage/run;
• Supervise large groups of pets;
• client education;
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment;
• Monitor behaviors of the dogs in play group for any inappropriate or unusual behaviors and report to a superior;
• Clean cat litter boxes and disinfect kitty condos;
• Feed and water animals according to schedules and special instructions;
• Attend monthly mandatory staff meetings.

Requirements:

• Detail-oriented, outgoing, reliable and honest;
• Must be friendly and professional;
• Client service experience;
• Must have an open availability for shifts ranging from open to close;
• High School Diploma or GED;
• Must be comfortable handling groups of dogs and maintaining control over the pack;
• Experience handling dogs is a plus;
• Attention to details and recalling dog names and information about each dog is a must;
• weekend, evening and holiday availability;
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment;
• minimum of 1yr animal handling experience preferred, but will train the right individual;
• Must be able to multi task and think on your feet in certain situations;
• able to meet the demands of a physically and mentally challenging job.