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Genesee Pet Resort

Kennel staff

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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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.

$29,752 / year median in Wisconsin

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Kennel Staff are responsible for overseeing the care of the dogs who come for daycare and boarding.
This includes:
supervising and playing with them during play/exercise time, feeding/watering, administering medications as needed, and cleaning their kennels. Staff will help with the general cleaning of the kennel bldg and the yards, to include: disposing of animal waste in yard, washing dishes, laundry, sweeping/mopping floors. Staff will also be trained in office/administrative type duties: answering the phone and returning phone calls, responding to emails, entering information in the computer. Another aspect of the job is providing customer service: greeting customers at drop off and pick up, interacting with our customers to include conversations about their dog (ie; any concerns, updates, etc). This position will include working some weekend shifts, as well as some holidays. Must be 18 yrs or older.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Ability to
Commute:
Waukesha, WI 53189 (Required)
Work Location:
In person