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Kennel Attendant

Al-Van Humane Society
South Haven, MI Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2027

Job description

Purpose: To provide a clean and sanitary environment for the shelter animals by following the prescribed cleaning procedures described in the Employee Handbook .

Essential Duties:

  • Clean and sanitize dog and cat enclosures.
  • Feed and water dogs and cats.
  • Allow dog and cats adequate exercise time outside of their cages.
  • Serve as a liaison during open shelter hours, assisting guests with questions they may have about the shelter animals.
  • Identify animal enclosure maintenance needs and notify their supervisor.
  • Report any animal or building concerns to their supervisor.
  • Be willing to do additional related duties as requested by their supervisor.

Expectations:

  • Treat all animals with kindness and respect.
  • Adhere to your schedule. Tardiness and absenteeism will be addressed.
  • Immediately report to the Lead Kennel Attendant and Operations Manager any personal injury including but not limited to scratches, bites, or strains occurring from your assigned tasks.
  • Wear safe and appropriate clothing as described in the Employee Handbook.
  • Provide excellent customer service at all times.

Qualifications:

  • Be able to work with cleaning compounds, broom, mop, hot water hose, foaming device, etc.
  • GED or equivalent education generally required.
  • Possess the ability to follow oral and written directions.
  • Possess knowledge of basic animal handling and restraint techniques.
  • Physically able to perform essential duties and lift up to 50 lbs.

Authority: Kennel Attendants report to the Lead Kennel Attendant.

Work Hours: Part-time, Full-time. Both AM and PM shifts.

Compensation: Pay range begins at $12. Bi-weekly incentives. Performance evaluations are conducted at the end of the 90-day probation period. After probation period, evaluations are performed as guided by the Employee Handbook.

Job Type: Part-time, Full-time

Salary: $12.00 /hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.73 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $14

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