What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Attendant and Bather position at Cortez Animal Bed & Breakfast?
Job Summary
Join our dynamic pet care team as a Kennel Attendant and Bather, where your enthusiasm for animals and dedication to their well-being will shine! In this energetic role, you will provide exceptional care for our furry guests, ensuring they are comfortable, clean, and happy. Your daily efforts will help create a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for pets and their owners alike. Whether you're handling animals with gentle restraint or maintaining spotless kennels, your positive attitude and attention to detail will make a real difference in our pet care facility.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive pet care by feeding, watering, exercising, and monitoring animals’ health and behavior throughout their stay
- Bathe, groom, and trim pets to ensure they look and feel their best
- Handle animals with care using proper restraint techniques to ensure safety for both pets and staff
- Maintain cleanliness of kennels, grooming areas, and common spaces through thorough sanitization and organization
- Assist with pet boarding check-ins and check-outs, ensuring a smooth process for pet owners
- Support pet handling during grooming sessions or veterinary procedures as needed
- Engage in outdoor work activities such as walking dogs or cleaning outdoor kennels to promote animal health and comfort
- Collaborate with team members on lifting heavy supplies or animals safely during daily operations
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing pet owner questions and updating them on their pets’ well-being
Qualifications
- Prior experience in veterinary settings, kennel work, pet sitting, or animal handling is highly desirable
- Knowledge of pet grooming techniques and dog training principles is a plus
- Familiarity with animal restraint methods and pet care facility sanitization standards
- Strong ability to handle animals safely using proper animal behavior understanding
- Experience with heavy lifting, outdoor work, and team lifting activities required for daily tasks
- Excellent customer service skills with a positive attitude towards pet owners and colleagues
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Passion for animal welfare combined with reliable work ethic and teamwork skills
Join us in creating a caring environment where pets feel loved and valued! Your dedication will help ensure every animal receives the highest quality of care while supporting our mission to provide outstanding pet services.
Pay: From $15.16 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15