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Kennel Attendant

salary Salary :

$14 - 16 hourly

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Job Description - Kennel Attendant



Benefits:


  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Employee discounts

  • Free food & snacks





Description


The Kennel Attendant position attends to all areas of care for the dogs that are boarding and attending daycare; providing excellent customer service to clients in person; and maintaining and cleaning kennel areas, reception, lobby area, and the play yards. The Kennel Attendant will supervise dog play groups and manage and maintain dogs in a safe and humane way.



Areas of Responsibility



  • Assess behavior and manage play groups based on the dog's size, play style, behavior, and other relevant factors

  • Provide care, including feeding and medications, for dogs including those with special needs

  • Manage boarding schedule

  • Clean and maintain kennels

  • Clean and maintain lobby and reception area

  • Clean and maintain play yards

  • Manage front desk checking in and out customers, answering emails and phone calls

  • Updating activity in the assigned software


Requirements



  • Must be reliable and have dependable transportation

  • Must be able to work 40 hours per week (Full Time)

  • Must be able to work at least one weekend day

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

  • Must be able to work outside in any type of weather

  • Must be able to clean up bodily fluids such as fecal matter, urine, and vomit

  • Must be able to manage groups of dogs including ability to break up dog fights and scuffles, if needed

  • Knowledge of dog behavior

  • Previous experience in animal/dog care


Preferred Experience



  • Provide medications, injections, and other requirements for special needs dogs

  • Knowledge of dog first aid and CPR

  • Previous dog training experience

Job Type: Full-time


Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour


Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:



  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Employee discount

Day range:


  • Weekends as needed
Shift:



  • 10 hour shift

  • 4 hour shift

  • Sunday to Wednesday OR Wednesday to Saturday

Supplemental pay types:



  • Tips and Commission

  • Discount on Retail Products

  • Free Dog Daycare

  • Reduced Boarding Cost

Work setting:



  • In-person

  • Outdoor work

Application Question(s):


  • Will you be willing to work outdoors all year long?
Education:


  • High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:



  • Animal care: 1 year (Required)

  • Dog Daycare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person



Compensation: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour






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