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Experienced Kennel Attendant/Dog Handler
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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
Duties:
Employees working in the yard are responsible to maintain an environment that is safe, social and fun for the dogs. Supervision of dogs includes vigilance, intervention, cleaning up after the dogs, documentation of activities and communication with other employees and owners.Minimum requirements:
- A love for dogs and their well-being,
- Timeliness and your own transportation,
- Positive attitude and team working skills.
- Ability to positively interact with all sizes and breeds of dogs.
- Ability to stand and walk around for long periods of time.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a reliable means of transportation
- Must be a quick learner and open to on-the-job training
- Must be able to run and stand for hours at a time.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.