What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Attendant position at Pet Resort at Greensprings?
Description: The Pet Resort at Greenspring is seeking Full Time and Part Time Kennel positions
We are currently hiring enthusiastic team members to support our Kennel and Doggy Daycare; work with a fun, dedicated staff with room for leadership positions, salary adjustments early on, and flexible schedules. Knowledge of animal care is a plus but not required- most importantly we are looking for individuals with a strong work ethic, leadership skills, and ability to learn quickly. Candidates of course must love working with dogs and cats, provide a high level of animal care, and contribute to a positive work environment.
Important things to know:
We are currently hiring enthusiastic team members to support our Kennel and Doggy Daycare; work with a fun, dedicated staff with room for leadership positions, salary adjustments early on, and flexible schedules. Knowledge of animal care is a plus but not required- most importantly we are looking for individuals with a strong work ethic, leadership skills, and ability to learn quickly. Candidates of course must love working with dogs and cats, provide a high level of animal care, and contribute to a positive work environment.
Important things to know:
- Full Time work is 4 (nine hour) days / Part Time must be able to work at least 20 hours a week
- Work with your schedule: we know life happens and we like to support you when it does
- We work as a team and cross train so you are familiar with all aspects of the kennel
- You can bring your dog to work (as space is available)!!
About the Job
Daily Responsibilities Include:
- Feeding, providing yummy snacks, and ensuring there is fresh water
- Providing enrichment activities such as nature walks, snuffle mats, and puzzles
- Cleaning! With the fur flying and paw prints, we clean a lot!
- Light grooming such as bathing, nails, and ears (training available)
- Ensure the pets in our care are safe, well cared for, and loved
- Give extra love, snuggles, and belly rubs
- Able to perform manual labor tasks such as but not limited to sweeping, mopping, cleaning runs and yard of animal waste, feeding and walking.
- Maintaining a clean and healthy environment
- Able to multi-task and be highly organized; we Cross Train so you will learn all aspects dog/cat care to include: kennel care; light grooming; & enrichment and daycare
- You will work with dogs of all sizes, ages, breeds, and needs;
- Able to work weekends and some holidays
- You will be required to lift up to 50 lbs. and be on your feet for extended periods of time