Part-Time Shelter Kennel Technician

Putnamchamber; Hurricane (WV); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Putnamchamber in Hurricane, WV is seeking a part-time kennel technician to care for dogs and cats. Pay starts at $11.00 per hour and interviews can be set up by contacting [e-mail] or applying in person.

The ideal candidate will be patient, reliable, and capable of lifting, walking, and handling animals of various sizes while keeping kennels clean and safe. Evening and weekend availability is required to support our shelter's life-saving mission.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older for insurance purposes.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• This can be physically laborious work. Candidates should be able to walk for extended periods, bend and squat, and lift.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Reliable and dedicated to the mission of saving lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, cleaning, and walking
• Clean and maintain kennels and other areas, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
• Monitor the health and well-being of animals, reporting any concerns to management
• Handle dogs of various sizes and temperaments with confidence and compassion
• Communicate with potential adopters, giving tours and finding potential matches
• Transport animals to and from vet appointments

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Reliability

Stamina

Job description

Putnamchamber in Hurricane, WV is seeking a part-time kennel technician to care for dogs and cats. Pay starts at $11.00 per hour and interviews can be set up by contacting [e-mail] or applying in person.

The ideal candidate will be patient, reliable, and capable of lifting, walking, and handling animals of various sizes while keeping kennels clean and safe. Evening and weekend availability is required to support our shelter's life-saving mission.