Kennel Assistant

The Pet Brigade; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pet Brigade is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. You will provide daily care for animals, including feeding, cleaning kennels and play spaces, walking them, and keeping detailed records of temperament and preferences.

Ideal candidates are passionate about animals, understand basic handling procedures, and work well both independently and with a team. This on-base role emphasizes reliable, compassionate care for every animal in our care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals is preferred.
• 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
• Maintain excellent records of all animals

Skills

Animal handling

Organization

Teamwork

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
• Maintain excellent records of all animals

Qualifications

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