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The Dog Stop - Huntsville

Dog Handler/Kennel Attendant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Job Description

Job Description Our part-time dog handlers care for the health and safety of daycare and boarding dogs, as well as regular cleaning of the facility. Experience Required We prefer vet, kennel, or grooming experience with dogs. Skills Keeps a watchful eye on dogs to prevent unwanted behaviors. Accountable and reliable Attention to detail - able to differentiate between 5 similar dogs Demonstrates initiative Engages with up to 20 dogs in play yards Continuously maintains a clean facility. Interacts with dogs for their mental stimulation. Logs dog behaviors, health concerns and time-outs. Records all incidents and health concerns. Documents food, supplements and meds for boarded dogs. Rotates dogs from kennels to exercise areas throughout the day. Cleans and organizes towels, mopheads and blankets.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
From $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount On-the-job training Application Question(s): Do you have experience being responsible for large or "difficult" dogs. Have you handled four or more dogs simultaneously? Ability to
Commute:
Huntsville, AL 35806 (Required)
Work Location:
In person

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An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.

$29,044 / year median in Alabama

+16% projected growth

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