Kennel Attendant

4 weeks ago

Missoula, United States Happy Paws, Inc. Full time $12 - $16
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription

The Kennel Attendant position attends to all areas of care for the dogs that are boarding and attending daycare; providing excellent customer service to clients both in person and on the telephone; and maintaining and cleaning kennel areas, reception, lobby area, and the play yards. The Kennel Attendant will supervise dog play groups and manage and maintain dogs in a safe and humane way.

Areas of Responsibility

  • Assess behavior and manage play groups based on the dog's size, play style, behavior, and other relevant factors
  • Provide care, including feeding and medications, for dogs including those with special needs
  • Manage boarding schedule
  • Clean and maintain kennels
  • Clean and maintain lobby and reception area
  • Clean and maintain play yards
Requirements

  • Must be reliable and have dependable transportation
  • Must be able to work 30 - 40 hours per week (Full Time)
  • Must be able to work at least one weekend day
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Must be able to work outside in any type of weather
  • Must be able to clean up bodily fluids such as fecal matter, urine, and vomit
  • Must be able to manage groups of dogs including ability to break up dog fights and scuffles, if needed
  • Knowledge of dog behavior
  • Previous experience in animal/dog care
Preferred Experience

  • Provide medications, injections, and other requirements for special needs dogs
  • Knowledge of dog first aid and CPR
  • Previous dog training experience
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
Day range:

  • Weekends as needed
Shift:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 4 hour shift
  • Sunday to Wednesday OR Wednesday to Saturday
Supplemental pay types:

  • Tips
Work setting:

  • In-person
  • Outdoor work
Application Question(s):

  • Will you be willing to work outdoors all year long?
Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:

  • Animal care: 1 year (Required)
  • Dog Daycare: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person

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