Kennel Attendant/Isolation Specialist

Sfhumanesociety; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Humane Society in Santa Fe, NM, is seeking a Kennel Attendant/Isolation Specialist to support the shelter's mission by providing compassionate care and making sure kennels are clean and properly prepared for new patients.

You will perform cleaning, disinfection, baths, feeding, and daily animal handling under veterinary guidance, update animal locations, and assist in multiple shelter areas while maintaining professionalism and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English for internal and external communication.
• Strong computer proficiency with basic software tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and strong sense of urgency.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect clinic animal kennels throughout the day.
• Wash and disinfect bowls, litter pans, and other equipment.
• Provide baths and basic grooming under veterinary direction.
• Know common shelter animal diseases and signs.
• Update animal locations using the shelter system.
• Assist in movement of animals throughout the shelter.
• Support staff in cleaning all clinic areas (restrooms, surgical suite, exam rooms).
• Interact with coworkers professionally and follow guiding principles.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

English fluency

Computer proficiency

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Imagine being apart of an organization driven by a mission for helping pets and people. This position is important to the overall shelter's mission and guiding principles.

Kennel Attendant/Isolation Specialist

The Kennel Attendant/Isolation Specialist will be responsible for extended animal care, to include but not limited to, cleaning and disinfection of kennels, setting up kennels for new patients, feeding, watering, and walking of animals housed in one of the clinic's kennels including isolation and other areas where animals are being held by the clinic for treatment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and disinfection of clinic animal kennels everyday and throughout the day to keep animals out of soiled bedding.
• Washing & disinfecting bowls, litter pans, and other animal equipment.
• Give twice weekly lime sulfur baths to animals as directed by veterinarians.
• Know common shelter animal diseases and signs.
• Know location, proper use, and disinfection procedures for safety equipment.
• Follow cleaning and disinfection protocols.
• Follow the process for healthy vs. infected laundry and dishes.
• Follow feeding for patients based on the Veterinarian's directions.
• Be able to understand the information on kennel cards.
• Use Chameleon to update location of animals, complete assigned tasks such as baths, etc.
• Learn appropriate animal restraint to help veterinary assistants as needed.
• Assist in movement of animals throughout the shelter system.
• Assist staff in cleaning all clinic areas including but not limited to restrooms, surgical suite, exam rooms, kitchen, and laundry.
• Interact with coworkers, both in medical and other departments, with respect and professionalism.
• Follow the shelter's guiding principles.
• Other duties as assigned by veterinary assistants, veterinarians, and medical director.

Requirements

Education and/or Work Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers/staff/patrons. Must be fluent in English.
• Excellent computer proficiency.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary communication.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Must be flexible, have attention to detail, and sense of urgency.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous shelter experience preferred.
• Previous veterinary assistant experience/schooling preferred.