Kennel Assistant

PET PONDERSOA RESORTS AND SPAS INC; Graham (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PET PONDERSOA RESORTS AND SPAS INC in Graham, WA is seeking a Kennel Assistant to provide daily care for the animals in our care. Duties include feeding, cleaning kennels and play areas, engaging animals in play, walking them, and maintaining temperament and care records.

The ideal candidate loves animals and can work independently or with a team. Experience with animals is desirable, and strong organizational skills are important.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals desirable.
• Familiarity with animal handling procedures and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet the basic and higher needs for all animals under our care, including feeding.
• Play or walk the animals, as needed.
• Clean kennels and work areas daily.
• Wash bedding and toys.
• Greet and assist customers or adopters.
• Maintain excellent records of all animals.
• Weekend availability is required.

Skills

Experience with animals

Animal handling procedures

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team! As a Kennel Assistant, you will be providing daily care for the animals we are responsible for, ensuring all of their needs are met. That can include feeding them, cleaning their kennels and play spaces, engaging them in play, walking them, and more. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining excellent records of the animals and their care, including temperament and preferences. The ideal candidate loves animals, has basic knowledge of good animal handling procedures, and works well independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Meet the basic and higher needs for all animals under our care, including feeding
• Play or walk the animals, as needed
• Clean kennels and work areas daily
• Wash bedding and toys
• Greet and assist customers or adopters
• Maintain excellent records of all animals
• Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals desired
• Familiarity with animal handing procedures and best practices
• Strong organizational skills