Kennel Assistant

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

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off

Save A Dog is looking for a kennel assistant to join our Shelter Team. The job entails cleaning kennels, feeding the dogs, supervising outside play groups, administering meds, and maintaining a safe environment for the animals and the humans.

You will work also work as part of the Shelter team, which includes volunteers, hence we’re looking for someone who can work as part of a team. You will provide enrichment for the dogs as well as preparing them for adoption, using reward-based training.

The hours are noon to 5 Mon-Friday and some Saturdays. Some knowledge of office software is a plus. Dog handling experience is a must and reward-based, dog training experience is desired. You must be comfortable handling all sizes and breeds of dogs. The ability to work as part of a team and to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers is required for this job. Send resume to [e-mail]. Some heavy lifting is required such as carrying 30 lb. bags of food or carrying an occasional large dog.

Save A Dog is private, non‑profit 501c3 humane society dedicated to rescuing, sheltering, and rehoming abandoned dogs. We work entirely for the good of each dog and are committed to find the most appropriate home for each dog. Save A Dog uses a holistic protocol, including homeopathic remedies, and we feed our rescued dogs a nutritious diet. We sell supplies and supplements in our shelter store. Our shelter located in Sudbury, MA. Visit us on the Web at saveadog.org.