EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Kennel attendants are responsible for cleaning and maintaining kennels, cages, and play areas for dogs and/or cats, providing water and food for the animals, assisting with intakes and adoptions, giving medications and anything else the animals may need.   They also help with keep the shelter clean for our guests.

We are looking for energetic, responsible, and reliable Kennel Attendants who can work well with others including staff, volunteers, and our community. 

Applicants should have problem-solving ability, be dedicated to caring for the animals, and to providing exceptional customer service. It is also vital that you have a strong love of animals.  

We want staff who not only have grit but are also kind and have a sense of community.  In this shelter, we cannot help animals without also helping people, so you must show compassion toward animals as well as toward other humans.

Responsibilities:

· Feed, groom, and exercise dogs/cats 

· Clean interior of kennels, cages and play areas and the shelter (i.e. sweeping, hosing down, scrubbing and mopping floors, cleaning windows, baths and toilets)

· Deal with aggressive or sick dogs and cats, if necessary; assist in examining and treating animals through basic first aid care or medication administration.

· Complete administrative work such as preparing medicine labels and scheduling appointments for veterinarians.

· Perform clerical tasks such as filing records, data entry on computers and photocopying.

· Assist with getting animals to veterinarian appointments (must have valid drivers license.

Experience Needed: 

We are willing to train the right hardworking and reliable person. 

• Must have a valid driver license and reliable transportation.
• MUST BE 18+ TO APPLY
• Animal care and animal shelter experience is a plus, but not required. 
• Prefer some computer experience, but willing to train.
• Must be able to be on your feet all day, bending, lifting 50+ lbs, scrubbing, sweeping, mopping, etc.
• Must be able to work with cats and dogs.
• Position requires a positive "Can Do" attitude as the shelter is undergoing many changes.

Job Type: Part-time (20-29 hours)

Pay: $11-$12 per hour to start depending on experience 

How to apply: Applicants must fill out the application.  Link is below.

PETWORKS JOB APPLICATION

CLICK HERE TO APPLY