Kennel Attendant (Youngsville)

Paws At Play; Youngsville (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daycare & bathing services

Discounted boarding services

Health insurance

Holiday pay PTO after 1 year for full-

Vision and dental insurance

401K program

Bonuses

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Paws At Play in Youngsville, LA seeks a caring Kennel Assistant to support our kennel team in caring for daycare and overnight guests. You will feed, medicate, supervise play groups, clean facilities, bathe pets, and ensure safety and comfort throughout each stay.

Teamwork is essential as you help create a welcoming environment for pets and their families. Successful candidates love animals, are dexterous and compassionate, and can work weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Must love dogs and their humans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding ability to organize.
• Physically strong and dexterous; able to stand for long periods.
• Weekend and holidays availability required.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must fill in at Gresh Lake location.

Responsibilities

• Feed, medicate, bathe and supervise daily care for daycare and overnight guests.
• Clean kennels, play yards, bathing areas, and facility
• Ensure pet safety and comfort; manage care continuity
• Assist with medication administration and nail trims as needed
• Communicate with clients and coworkers; follow facility rules and policies
• Maintain medical records and ensure a safe, welcoming environment

Skills

Animal affinities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Physical strength

Love dogs & humans

Job description

We’re seeking a caring kennel assistant to help our kennel team in the caring of our daycare and overnight guests. The kennel assistant will provide daily care such as feeding, medicating, supervising play group, general cleaning tasks, baths, guarantee pet safety and comfort, and manage care continuity. You’ll work with your coworkers to create a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere for pets. At all times, you will deliver professional and efficient service.

To be successful, you must like animals and be able to make them as comfortable as possible during their stay. Candidates that are dexterous, informed, and compassionate are preferred. Teamwork is a must with this job!

Kennel Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and organizing kennel spaces, play yards and bathing areas
• Daily scrubbing of the facility
• Assuring that clients and their dogs feel at ease
• Providing compassionate care to boarded pets
• Restraining irritated, furious pets in a safe and acceptable manner
• Assisting with medication administration, nail trims, and feeding of the pets in our care
• Communicating with clients and co-workers
• Following facility guidelines, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Keeping track of medical records.

Kennel Assistant Requirements:

• Animal affinities and be comfortable with a variety of personalities
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding ability to organize.
• Physically strong and dexterous, as well as the ability to stand for long periods of time.
• MUST LOVE DOGS AND THEIR HUMANS!
• Weekends and holidays are required.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• MUST ALSO FILL IN AT GRESHA LAKE LOCATION.

Benefits include:

• Free daycare & bathing services
• Discounted boarding services
• Discounted veterinarian services
• Holiday pay PTO after 1 year for full time employees
• Health insurance
• Options for vision and dental insurance401K program
• Opportunities for bonuses
• Advancement is possible!