Dog Care & Kennel Assistant — Team-Driven & Training

SAVE A DOG INC; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Job summary

A local animal shelter is looking for a kennel assistant to join their team in Sudbury, MA. Responsibilities include cleaning kennels, feeding dogs, supervising play, and ensuring a safe environment for the animals. The ideal candidate will have dog handling experience, the ability to work within a team, and effective communication skills. Some heavy lifting might be required. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the care and enrichment of dogs awaiting adoption.

Qualifications

• Experience with handling dogs of all sizes and breeds is a must.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of reward-based dog training is desired.

Responsibilities

• Clean kennels and maintain a safe environment.
• Feed the dogs and supervise their play groups.
• Administer medications as required.

Skills

Dog handling experience

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Office software

Job description

A local animal shelter is looking for a kennel assistant to join their team in Sudbury, MA. Responsibilities include cleaning kennels, feeding dogs, supervising play, and ensuring a safe environment for the animals. The ideal candidate will have dog handling experience, the ability to work within a team, and effective communication skills. Some heavy lifting might be required. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the care and enrichment of dogs awaiting adoption.