What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Handler - Kennel Attendant position at Playful Paws?
Our company is seeking a reliable Dog Handler - Kennel Attendant to provide excellent care to dogs staying at our facility. Our ideal candidate is someone who loves animals and can provide high-quality pet care for our customers while their dogs lodge with us. We expect you to provide a fun, safe, and clean environment for dogs and put customers at ease, assuring them that their pets will be safe. Prior experience in animal care or kennel management is a must.
Job Type: We have part-time positions available. 20 - 40 hour on average. 2 weekends a month is required. PM shifts are currently available. Times range from 12 pm - 7 pm.
Pay: $14.50
Shifts Needed: Afternoons (1 pm - 7 pm) Monday - Friday & Saturdays and Sundays between 8 am - 6pm.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Give dogs food and water throughout the day
- Handle bathing and grooming tasks
- Clean and maintain kennels, keeping them free of waste, fur/hair, and other unsanitary or hazardous materials
- Supervise play areas to ensure pet safety
- Perform light receptionist duties, such as answering phones and emails
- Clean dog and cat overnight rooms during guests stay and after they leave
- Food prep for overnight guests
- Cat care including feedings/litter scooping/and extra TLC
- Wash dishes
- Laundry
- Attend meetings and trainings to be informed on the latest procedures and dog safety
- Vacuum/wash play room floors following daycare
- Spray down outdoor turf in play areas
- Maintain pet CPR certification
- Assist with taking dogs to and from daycare to clients at pick-up and drop-off
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
Day range:
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
- Evening shift
Work setting:
- In-person
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Can you tell us about any skills or experience you have that might be helpful in this job?
- Half of this position is animal care. The other half is janitorial and cleaning. Are you prepared and willing to clean up any and all messes at the facility to ensure a sanitary space for the animals in our care?
- Are you available on Sundays and Saturdays? Please note: Playful Paws is in the service industry and all applicants would need to have open weekend availability. 2 weekends a month are required.
- Are you interested in a part-time afternoon position working 20 - 40 hours between 12 pm - 8 pm Monday through Friday and alternating weekends?
Ability to Relocate:
- Jackson, MI 49202: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15