Dog Kennel Attendant
4 months ago
**Job Summary**:
**Responsibilities**:
- Provide daily care for animals including feeding, watering, and exercising
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels and common areas
- Monitor animals for any signs of illness or distress and report to management
- Assist with bathing, grooming, and administering medications as directed
- Interact with pet owners, providing excellent customer service and answering inquiries
- Handle heavy lifting tasks as needed
**Experience**:
The following skills and experience are preferred for the Kennel Assistant position:
- Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant, Kennel Attendant, or in a related role
- Knowledge of animal care practices and basic veterinary procedures
- Comfortable with dog handling and pet grooming tasks
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with pet owners
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical tasks associated with animal care
- Experience in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter is a plus
Join our team as a Kennel Assistant to contribute to the well-being of our furry friends while gaining valuable experience in the field of animal care.
**Job Type**: Part-time
Pay: $13.08 - $13.61 per hour
Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week
**Benefits**:
- Employee discount
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Tips
Work setting:
- In-person
- Outdoor work
- Resort
Ability to Commute:
- Edwardsburg, MI 49112 (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Edwardsburg, MI 49112: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person