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Animal Care/Kennel Assistant
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What they do
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.
$34,929 / year median in Arizona
+14% projected growth
Job Description
- 16/hr depending on experience with potential for raises in the future. Duties include feeding, bathing, trimming nails, vaccines, house keeping duties, etc. Professional experience with animals is preferred.
- Must be able to lift 40+lbs
- Must be detail oriented and hard working
- Must be able to stand and bend for long periods of time
- 18 years or older
- Weekends/holidays required
- Must have reliable transportation
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$15.15- $16.