What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Attendant position at Iowa County Humane Society?
Iowa County Humane Society
305 Hwy YZ Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-1381
Kennel Attendant – Part-time 2-3 mornings a week. This includes 2 weekends a month. Shift is 8:30am - approx 11:30am. Holiday hours are paid at time and a half.
Reports to Kennel Manager
Scope of Position: Daily cleaning of all animal kennels and rooms; providing daily water and appropriate diets to all animals; Communication with manager regarding behavior and health concerns; handling and restraining animals in a safe and humane manner.
Job Description/Major Responsibilities: Clean and maintain all animal kennels and rooms, providing proper animal husbandry, following established disease control protocols and using products in a timely manner.
- Provide food and water daily to all animals in accordance with established feeding protocols.
- Handle and restrain animals in a safe and humane manner.
- Carefully observe animal health and behavior and provide proper communication of such with the Kennel Manager.
- Ensure that all animals have blankets or appropriate bedding and toys at all times.
- Properly clean dog kennels, cat cages and cat rooms.
Required Skill and Experience
- Must be 18 years of age
- Previous experience with animals preferred
- Ability to interact with and handle stray, sick, and injured dogs and cats
- Ability to handle seeing and dealing with animals that have been abused, neglected or treated cruelly.
- Must be able to work in conditions that involves exposure to animals of various temperaments, loud noises,
- Ability to work independently and within a group
- Demonstrates personal accountability to ensure that all responsibilities are completed effectively and in a timely manner
Physical Requirements
- Ability to handle dogs of all sizes
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Must be able to tolerate loud working conditions
- Allergic conditions, which could be aggravated when handling or working with animals, may be a disqualification
- Must be able to perform strenuous physical activity on a daily basis, including but not limited to: lifting and carrying, reaching, stopping, squatting, cleaning and bending, and being on feet for long periods of time.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14