Kennel Technician: Weekend Shifts & Training

HAPPY LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE INC; Town of Pawling (NY); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company parties

Free food and snacks

Training & development

Employee discounts

Hill's program discounts

Résumé du poste

Happy Life Animal Rescue is seeking a Kennel Technician in Pawling, NY for both part-time and full-time roles. Responsibilities include kennel cleaning, feeding, observation notes, and safety compliance. The role requires weekend availability and the ability to lift 40–50 lb bags of dog food.

The organization is a no-kill rescue for dogs and cats. Benefits include training, development, and a supportive team committed to animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for dogs or cats (paid, volunteer, foster, or at home)
• Comfortable handling dogs of various sizes and energy levels
• Reliable and on-time with a dependable schedule
• Able to work weekend shifts
• Able to lift and carry 40–50 lb bags of dog food and assist with larger dogs when needed
• Comfortable with cleaning chemicals and kennel duties

Responsabilités

• Clean and disinfect kennels, cat room, play yards, and common areas according to protocols
• Feed and water dogs and cats on schedule, including special diets
• Record daily observations of animals
• Rotate dogs through play yards and manage group separation
• Monitor animals’ eating, behavior, and health and report changes to staff
• Administer medications as directed by kennel leads
• Perform laundry, dishes, restocking and other kennel tasks
• Follow safety rules and keep the facility welcoming for volunteers and visitors

Connaissances

Animal care experience

Weekend availability

Punctuality

Ability to lift heavy objects

Daily observations record keeping

Dog and cat handling

Description du poste

Happy Life Animal Rescue is seeking a Kennel Technician in Pawling, NY for both part-time and full-time roles. Responsibilities include kennel cleaning, feeding, observation notes, and safety compliance. The role requires weekend availability and the ability to lift 40–50 lb bags of dog food.

The organization is a no-kill rescue for dogs and cats. Benefits include training, development, and a supportive team committed to animal welfare.