Overview Join our dynamic pet care team as a Kennel Attendant, where your enthusiasm for animals and dedication to their well-being will shine! In this vital role, you'll provide exceptional care and comfort to our furry guests, ensuring they feel safe, happy, and healthy during their stay. Your energy and attention to detail will help create a positive environment for pets and peace of mind for their owners. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with animals daily while developing valuable skills in animal handling and pet care. Responsibilities Provide attentive care to pets in our kennel, including feeding, watering, cleaning, and monitoring their health and behavior. Assist with pet boarding, ensuring each animal's needs are met with compassion and professionalism. Handle animals safely using proper restraint techniques and animal handling skills to prevent stress or injury. Maintain cleanliness of kennels, common areas, and equipment through thorough sanitization and sanitation practices aligned with pet care facility standards. Support pet grooming and basic pet grooming tasks as needed to keep animals comfortable and presentable. Engage in outdoor work activities such as walking dogs, cleaning outdoor kennels, and supervising playtime to promote physical activity and mental stimulation. Collaborate with team members during heavy lifting or team lifting tasks to ensure safety and efficiency when moving supplies or large animals. Skills Experience in pet sitting, dog training, or animal behavior helps enhance your ability to manage diverse pet personalities effectively. Strong animal handling skills combined with knowledge of animal restraint techniques ensure safety for both pets and staff. Customer service skills are essential for communicating professionally with pet owners and providing reassurance about their pets' care. Ability to perform thorough cleaning, sanitization, and pet grooming tasks maintains a hygienic environment conducive to animal health. Outdoor work experience supports the physical demands of walking dogs and maintaining outdoor kennels regularly. Knowledge of pet care facility sanitization standards ensures a safe environment for all animals in our care. Join us in creating a caring community where every pet receives the attention they deserve! This role is perfect for passionate animal lovers eager to make a positive difference while gaining hands-on experience in a lively, supportive environment.

Pay:

$12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person