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Kennel Attendant and Reception
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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.
$39,426 / year median in California
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Requirements:
Ideal candidates must possess the following skills, abilities and knowledge: Maintain excellent attendance record and work scheduled hours. Must be able adapt to changes throughout day as needed. Must have a strong work ethic Must be reliable Must have excellent customer service skills Must have excellent communication skills Must be well-organized and self-driven Must have excellent data entry and follow through skills Must be friendly and have a positive demeanor Must be able to work in a fun, but sometimes-noisy environment Previous related experience within the animal industry required.Responsibilities Included:
Open and close facility daily: turn on/off alarm and A/C Clean and maintain dog areas: dog runs and daycare area daily to include: sweeping, mopping, squeegee down areas. All dog ramps and grass areas must be cleaned daily. Clean and maintain cat boarding area Feed dogs and cats Fill water bowls Clean food bowls Clean the inside of the office area to include: floors, bathroom, lunch room, office, waiting/store area, and empty trash cans. Ensure that there is no food left out in any of the area at night daily Rotate dogs Provide customer service to walk in clients for grooming services to include bathing & teeth scaling, boarding, daycare, training and flea medication sales Reminder phones calls for next day client appointments - reschedule if needed. Up sales - educate clients about appropriate sales offered when scheduling their next appointment.Store product sales:
flea medications, dog/cat food, treats, pads and all other products offered. Ordering of products and supplies needed for the facility Office organization: paperwork, filing, and keeping client records up to date (all contact information in database) Stay after hours as needed until the last customer arrives to pick up their pet.Pay:
$17.00 - $19.00 per hourBenefits:
Employee discount On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid trainingWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements