What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Attendant position at Priest River Animal Rescue?
Position Title: Animal Kennel Attendant
Location: Priest River, ID
Position Type: Part-Time (Flexible Weekly Schedule)
About Us:
At Priest River Animal Rescue, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care and a safe environment for animals in need. We are looking for a dedicated, dependable, and detail-oriented Animal Kennel Attendant to join our team and help us maintain the highest standards of care for our dogs and cats.
Key Responsibilities
- Sanitation & Hygiene: Clean, sanitize, and disinfect cat cages, dog kennels, litter boxes, and outdoor runs following strict shelter protocols. Perform laundry and dishwashing using standard sanitizing agents.
- Daily Animal Care: Provide fresh food and water according to individual dietary needs; administer medications as directed.
- Winter Maintenance: Keep outdoor runs and essential walkways clear of snow and ice during winter months.
- Communication & Coordination: Maintain prompt communication via text regarding schedules, shift changes, and animal updates.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Dependability & Initiative: Highly self-motivated, dependent, honest, and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Animal Comfort: Comfortable handling both dogs and cats with no severe animal allergies.
- Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and perform physical tasks, including snow shoveling.
- Age & License: Must be at least 16 years of age with reliable transportation.
- Schedule Flexibility: Must be able to work core morning hours (approx. 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM), short evening check-ins (1–2 hours), alternating weekends, and coverage for team vacations or sick leave.
- Background Check: Successful candidates must pass a background check and provide supervisory references.
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1.0 – 35.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12