Kennel Assistant

The Pet Brigade; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pet Brigade in Washington state is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team. You will provide daily care for our animals, including feeding, cleaning kennels, walking, and playtime, while maintaining meticulous care records.

Ideal candidates enjoy working with animals, understand basic handling procedures, and work well both independently and as part of a team. This role offers hands-on animal care in a supportive, pet-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals.
• 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

Skills

Experience with animals

Teamwork

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

Qualifications

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