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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.
$29,739 / year median in Texas
+18% projected growth
Job Description
- 2.8 Round Rock, TX Job Details Part-time $13
- $15 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off On-the-job training Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications Customer communication Heavy lifting Outdoor work experience Customer service Attention to detail Full Job Description Job Overview Job description:
Duties:
- Provide daily care and attention to animals in the kennel facility
- Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, and other animal living areas
- Feed and water animals according to their specific dietary needs
- Exercise and play with animals to ensure their physical and mental well-being
- Monitor animal behavior and report any concerns or changes to supervising staff
- Maintain accurate records of animal care and any observed health issues
Qualifications:
- MUST have experience working in a kennel environment setting
- Knowledge of basic animal care practices and procedures
- Strong communication skills to interact with pet owners and supervising staff
- Physical stamina to perform tasks that may require heavy lifting or prolonged periods of standing or walking
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as needed
Skills:
- Heavy lifting: Ability to lift heavy objects such as bags of pet food or pets.
- Animal care: Understanding of general animal care practices.
- Customer service: Ability to provide excellent customer service to pet owners.
Kennel:
Knowledge of kennel operations and procedures.- Pet care: Experience in providing care for various types of pets. (dogs, cats, goats & chickens)
- Animal handling: Proficiency in safely handling different types of animals.
- Animal restraint: Ability to safely restrain animals during arrivals and departures or grooming sessions.
Note:
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be subject to change based on the needs of the organization.Job Types:
Part-Time Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time offWork Location:
In personJob Type:
Part-time Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible scheduleWork Location:
In personPay:
$13.00- $15.