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AFTERNOON - Dog Handler - Kennel Attendant
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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.
$31,714 / year median in Michigan
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- Kennel Attendant to provide excellent care to dogs staying at our facility.
Job Type:
We have part-time positions available. 20- 40 hour on average. 2 weekends a month is required. PM shifts are currently available. Times range from 12 pm
- 7 pm.
Pay:
$14.75Shifts Needed:
Afternoons (1 pm- 7 pm) Monday
- Friday & Saturdays and Sundays between 8 am
- 6pm.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Give dogs food and water throughout the day Handle bathing and grooming tasks Clean and maintain kennels, keeping them free of waste, fur/hair, and other unsanitary or hazardous materials Supervise play areas to ensure pet safety Perform light receptionist duties, such as answering phones and emails Clean dog and cat overnight rooms during guests stay and after they leave Food prep for overnight guests Cat care including feedings/litter scooping/and extra TLC Wash dishes Laundry Attend meetings and trainings to be informed on the latest procedures and dog safety Vacuum/wash play room floors following daycare Spray down outdoor turf in play areas Maintain pet CPR certification Assist with taking dogs to and from daycare to clients at pick-up and drop-offJob Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$14.75 per hourBenefits:
Employee discountShift:
Evening shiftWork Days:
Holidays Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Can you tell us about any skills or experience you have that might be helpful in this job? Half of this position is animal care. The other half is janitorial and cleaning. Are you prepared and willing to clean up any and all messes at the facility to ensure a sanitary space for the animals in our care? Are you available on Sundays and Saturdays?Please note:
Playful Paws is in the service industry and all applicants would need to have open weekend availability. 2 weekends a month are required. Are you interested in a part-time afternoon position working 20- 40 hours between 12 pm
- 8 pm Monday through Friday and alternating weekends?