Animal/Kennel Caretaker

In Search Of: Animal Trainer/Groomer/Kennel Caretaker

We are searching for an attentive, doting Dog Trainer/Groomer/Kennel Caretaker, to oversee the well-being of our animals and show dogs, on our private farm.

“Must live within 15 minutes of Madison.”

Currently: 9-12 Large and Small Show Dogs and Pets, 2 Cats. Subject to change at any time.

The Kennel Attendant’s responsibilities include: cleaning kennels, administering medication, and providing animals with food and water. Plus LOTS of Play Time! To ensure success as a Kennel Attendant, you should be able to anticipate and tend to the needs of animals and understand and apply basic professional dog training and professional dog grooming techniques. Ultimately, a top notch Kennel Attendant will be able to tailor their care and training techniques to the animal’s physical, emotional, and behavioral difficulties.

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We are not looking for some to just feed and clean!

Must have own transportation

Must be able to pay close attention to small details or changes in any animal’s behavior or changes within the kennel or farm itself. Must be able to look out of the box, be creative with ideas and work well with management and employees.

Professional grooming experience.

Professional Obedience Training experience. Have participated in Obedience classes and possibly achieved certification for training a dog.

Previous Professional experience in caring for animals in a dog facility.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.

Physically fit and agile

Capacity to lift 50 pounds unaided

A passion for animal welfare

Must be able to stand, walk for the duration of the shift

Gardening experience preferred as we have an owner/employee garden!

Available to work days, weekends, and public holidays as required.

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Ensuring animals have fresh food and water at all times

Cleaning animal waste, spilled food, hair, and other debris from the kennels of the farm

Disposing of trash in a timely manner

Grooming, playing with animals, participating in animal training and dog classes

Administering treatment to animals under the direction of the Veterinarian

Taking dogs to veterinarian as needed

Accompanying dogs on walks if required

Calming animals who are in distress

Adjusting the air temperature to ensure the animals remain comfortable

Report significant changes in function to the Manager.

Must have the ability to work independently and take charge in the absence of Manager.

Evacuate animals if an emergency occurs

Transport animals to and from the kennels, play yard or animal hospital, if necessary

This is a dream job for someone who wants to work on a Farm or in a Dog Kennel and work with Show Dogs. Our small team consists of 3-4 independent employees.

The employees’ work schedule is flexible and yet consistent and stable. The schedule is made on a monthly basis.

We are looking for someone who is responsible, has professional time management skills and enjoys variety in the job and growth through training. Most work shifts will have staffing of 2-3 employees at a time but may work independently as well.

The position we are filling is 4 days on, 3 days off, 7:30-4:00 or 5 days, if desired.

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If you would like to apply for the position you may do so by sending a resume. The Manager will contact you to set up a phone interview. From the phone interview you may be asked to shadow the staff on a normal work day for a few hours. If hired, there is a 90 day Probationary Period.

Biweekly pay by Direct Deposit

Must Pass a Background Check and Drug Test

Location: MADISON, GA EXIT 113 off I-20

Job Type: Part-time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• This position has weekend hours, are you available to work weekends?
• How many years of Professional Dog Grooming experience do you have?
• Are you able to be “on call”, if needed, at any time?
• How many years of Professional Animal Care experience do you have?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18