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Country Kennel Pet Care Center

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

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Job Description

Address - 1010 Jewell Rd, Milan, MI 48160 This is a part-time position consisting of approximately 20-25 hours a week. The shift starts at 7:30 a.m. until approximately 1:00 p.m. This can vary slightly due to how many clients we have with us at a time. We have a permanent, part-time kennel attendant position available. We are looking for an extremely reliable person that shares the same love for animals that we do, and who is dedicated to providing the best quality care for the pets that we have visiting with us. We also prefer someone with open availability, as the hours can fluctuate depending on our work load per week.
Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years old Have at least 1 year of work experience Have reliable transportation Have a valid driver's license Have a high school diploma or equivalent Must undergo a background check Be authorized to work in the United States Able to work varying shifts per week and be available on ALL weekends and holidays (these are our busiest times of the year) Experience with animals is preferred, but not required.
Job responsibilities include:
Thoroughly cleaning the indoor kennels Scooping and sanitizing the outdoor runs Feeding the animals Administering medication to the animals in pill, liquid, or injection form Exercising the animals daily in all forms of weather (rain, shine, and snow) Sweeping, mopping, doing laundry, and washing dishes Playing with the animals is a large and very important part of the job, but it also involves extensive cleaning, bending, stooping, and crouching. You will be in direct contact with all breeds of dogs and cats with all different temperaments and quirks.
Website:
https://countrykennelpetcare.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/countrykennelmilan
Job Type:
Part-time Base Pay:
From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Paid training
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
professional pet care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Milan, MI 48160 (Required)
Work Location:
In person