Kennel Attendant

Job Summary:

Provides care for shelter animals. Treats animals with kindness and respect and seeks to socialize in order to make them more adoptable. Maintains a clean and sanitary environment for shelter animals.

Specific Job Duties:

Clean and maintain kennels and animal living areas on a daily basis. Clean other shelter areas. Sweep, take out garbage, wash windows, etc.

Clean and maintain shelter equipment:

i.e. carriers, leashes, brushes, etc. Wash food and water bowls and put them away in an orderly fashion. Provide each animal with food and water following approved feeding protocols. Help as needed with the check-in of new animals and inspection. Follow proper safety measures and procedures when using chemicals and cleaning supplies. Assist other employees, clients, and volunteers in a cheerful and respectful manner as a representative of the Fond du Lac Humane Society. Help with washing, drying and folding of laundry. Help maintain a clean and organized shelter. Inform kennel managers and animal health manager of any health issues with the animals. Responsible for all other duties as assigned by the Shelter Manager.

Skills/Qualifications:

Should enjoy working with dogs and cats. Able to read, write, understand and follow oral and written instructions. Able to humanely handle animals under various circumstances. Able to work well with other employees. Able to stand for long periods of time. Able to lift and carry 40+ lb bags and boxes. Able to bend and squat regularly. Able to handle large animals (up to 100+ lb dog). Must be punctual, reliable, and responsible.

Requirements:

Hours may vary from Monday-Sunday between 7am-8pm. Weekend availability required. Rotating Holidays required.

Pay:

$10.00 - $14.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person