Kennel Attendant - PT - PAWS

Fort Madison Community School District; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

PAWS is seeking a part-time Kennel Attendant to support animal welfare and the community impact of Animal Control in Rutherford County Government. This entry-level position keeps kennels safe, clean, and ready for daily care and public visits.

Responsibilities include feeding and watering animals, cleaning cages, handling laundry, supporting volunteers, and assisting the public in kennel areas. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Entry-level kennel attendant role.
• Preferred skills include animal handling and restraint.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Feeding and watering animals.
• Cleaning and sanitizing cages and kennel areas.
• Handling laundry.
• Supporting volunteers.
• Helping the public in kennel areas.

Skills

Animal handling

Public communication

Customer service

Stamina

Attention to detail

Job description

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.96 - $19.27

As a part-time Kennel Attendant at PAWS, you help protect animal welfare while supporting the community impact of Animal Control in Rutherford County Government. This entry-level role exists to keep kennels safe, clean, and ready for daily care and public visits.

Responsibilities include feeding and watering animals; cleaning and sanitizing cages and kennel areas; handling laundry; supporting volunteers; helping the public in kennel areas.

Preferred skills include animal handling and restraint, kennel sanitation protocols, basic record-keeping, customer service/public communication, and the physical stamina and attention to detail needed for hands-on kennel work.

Schedule includes weekends and holidays, with morning/evening shifts.

Your Kennel Attendant shift at PAWS starts by checking in on the animals and the condition of each kennel space. You move through the facility with a steady rhythm-resetting areas between care routines, keeping notes up to date, and answering questions from visitors who need clear, respectful guidance. Along the way, you coordinate with volunteers and Animal Control staff so everyone is aligned and animals are handled safely. Some days are fast-paced, especially on weekends and holidays, and you'll adapt between morning and evening flow while keeping the focus on calm, consistent care. Each shift ends with spaces ready for the next team and a meaningful impact you can see.

Benefits:

• Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts