Position Title:

Animal Kennel Attendant Location:

Priest River, ID Position Type:

Part-Time (Flexible Weekly Schedule)

About Us:

At Priest River Animal Rescue, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care and a safe environment for animals in need. We are looking for a dedicated, dependable, and detail-oriented Animal Kennel Attendant to join our team and help us maintain the highest standards of care for our dogs and cats.

Key Responsibilities Sanitation & Hygiene:

Clean, sanitize, and disinfect cat cages, dog kennels, litter boxes, and outdoor runs following strict shelter protocols. Perform laundry and dishwashing using standard sanitizing agents.

Daily Animal Care:

Provide fresh food and water according to individual dietary needs; administer medications as directed.

Winter Maintenance:

Keep outdoor runs and essential walkways clear of snow and ice during winter months.

Communication & Coordination:

Maintain prompt communication via text regarding schedules, shift changes, and animal updates.

Qualifications & Requirements Dependability & Initiative:

Highly self-motivated, dependent, honest, and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Animal Comfort:

Comfortable handling both dogs and cats with no severe animal allergies.

Physical Capability:

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and perform physical tasks, including snow shoveling.

Age & License:

Must be at least 16 years of age with reliable transportation.

Schedule Flexibility:

Must be able to work core morning hours (approx. 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM), short evening check-ins (1-2 hours), alternating weekends, and coverage for team vacations or sick leave.

Background Check:

Successful candidates must pass a background check and provide supervisory references.

Pay:

From $12.00 per hour Expected hours: 1.0 - 35.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-the-job training Paid training

Work Location:

In person