Kennel Attendant

Job Description: Kennel Attendant

POSITION SUMMARY

Kennel Attendant’s functions include, but are not limited to, providing the care and basic needs of animals being groomed, boarded or that are clients of Park-A-Pup, including cleaning of kennels and the proper feeding and care of all animals in our care. The Kennel Attendant position functions under the manager and assistant manager.

Kennel Assistant Responsibilities

• Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.
• Properly handle the dogs as required and appropriately restrain dogs as directed.
• Bathe, groom and provide Tender Loving Care to the pets in our care.
• Report signs of illness, disease, injury or unusual activity to your superiors.
• Ensure that patients are clean and fresh smelling prior to discharge.
• Ensure that kennels and patients are properly numbered and identified and that personal property (toys, treats, blankets, leashes) are stored in the proper area and identified.
• Clean, disinfect and maintain kennels as often as is necessary to ensure no cages or kennels are soiled and odors are not apparent. Perform general cleaning in other areas of the kennel to control the spread of disease. Wash and sterilize water and food bowls.

• Launder and dry towels and blankets.
• Pick up any trash and stool material. Empty trash.
• Groom animals utilizing techniques that vary depending on type of hair, coat, breed and owner instructions. Bathe and dry animals. As required, perform pedicures.
• Record information such as feeding schedules, appearance, behavior of pets that are in our care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Park-A-Pup procedures outlined in the employee manual as well as those that are implied (reasonable expectations).
• Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used dog terminology in order to accurately enter specific information onto patient records.
• Apply knowledge and skills in controlling/handling individual animal temperament.
• Ability to gain animal confidence when restraining them for transport, grooming and/or
• service.
• Knowledge of proper methods of animal restraint.
• Knowledge of grooming practices.
• Strong communication skills.
• Has the ability to effectively solve problem.

1

Job Description: Kennel Attendant

• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments. Understand and carry out oral and written direction.

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services. This includes client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of client satisfaction.

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

• Critical thinking - Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Amount of Time Spent on Task

Task None Less than 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 More than 2/3

Stand X

Walk X

Sit X

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel X

Climb or balance X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X

Talk or hear X

Sense of smell X

The job requires the following lifting requirements and/or exerted force be performed on the job.

2

Job Description: Kennel Attendant

Amount of Time Spent on Lifting Amounts

Lifting Amounts None Less than 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 More than 2/3

Up to 10lbs X

Up to 25lbs X

Up to 50lbs X

Up to 100lbs X (with assistance)

More than 100lbs X (with assistance)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to handle and to restrain animals using appropriate procedures.
• Ability to walk animals.
• Ability to clean and maintain kennel and to perform general cleaning in treatment, reception and kennel rooms to control the spread of disease. Wash and sterilize water and food bowls.

• Ability to observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.

• Regular attendance and timeliness are an essential function in order to fulfill the requirements of this position.

• Strong communication and client service skills. Considerable tact and diplomacy is required. Ability to work with clients and pets in a professional, friendly, hospitable manner.

• Work well with all employees and ensure that your actions support the facility, the clients, and the services we provide.

• Perform general physical activities that require bending, standing, stooping, moving from room to room, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms.

• Frequently lift, carry dogs weighing 50 lbs. Walk and handle dogs weighing up to

150 lbs.

3

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20