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Job Description
The Kennel Attendant is responsible for assuring that all adoption center animals are treated with care and compassion while maintaining a safe, secure and sanitized facility and outdoor exercise area. Kennel Attendants are expected to practice proper hygiene when handling multiple animals and to use cleaning equipment properly adhering to health and safety standards. You must be able to commit to hours within a 8:00 to 5:00 schedule and work weekends.
Animal Care:
Provides adoption center animals with adequate food, water, exercise, and mental stimulation Provides a friendly helpful attitude to all visitors and maintains up-to-date knowledge of all animals Complies with all health care policies as outlined in the Internal Operations Policy manual approved by a licensed Veterinarian and the HSNWMT Board of Directors Dispenses medications and provides recommended follow-up medical care as prescribed by a licensed Veterinarian Observes and documents daily (in writing) any unusual animal behaviors or physical abnormalities such as changes in eating habits, water intake, urine or stool (consistency/frequency of elimination), sleeping patterns, scratching, sneezing, wheezing, head shaking, constant licking, self-mutilation, limping, hair loss, bad breath, lethargy or signs of bleeding. Provides bathing, grooming and nail trims for animals, as needed Provides training to volunteers, as requested Provides cleaning & feeding to ambassador cat at off-site adoption partner locations, if needed Transports animals to and from veterinary appointments, if needed
General Care:
Cleans and sanitizes cat and dog cages in kennel areas (inside and outside) and side rooms Cleans and sanitizes food and water bowls, toys, bedding and laundry Cleans and sanitizes hallway and side room floors Cleans and sanitizes walls, doors, sinks, counters, mops and mop buckets, and cleaning equipment Cleans and sanitizes portable crates, carriers and cat furniture Empty, clean and sanitize waste baskets and poop collection cans Cleans the outdoor pet park area and checks for needed fence/gate repairs; provides fresh water, scoops poop and removes frayed toys Notifies the Shelter Manager of any animal care or general care supply needs Notifies the Shelter Manager of any malfunctioning equipment or needed repairs that are noticed inside or outside of the building, on the property, in the Pet Park or with any company vehicles Restocks food carts daily; foods, cat litter, paper towels, bleach spray bottles, bedding, etc. and maintains
Food Inventory Log Work Environment:
Potential for exposure to environmental factors such s temperature variations, high noise levels, zoonotic diseases, animal waste, hazardous chemicals or chemical materials requiring OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets, sharp objects and potential hostile persons and/or dangerous and fractious animals.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stay standing or active during entire shift Ability to lift and carry objects and animals of moderate weight Ability to lift, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and other strenuous activities
Work Hours:
The work hours for this position include weekends and holidays. The care of adoption center animals is a 365 day operation.
