Kennel Technician

Stray Rescue of St. Louis employees dedicate their time and career in helping animals that have been abused and neglected and place them in a loving home. We need Kennel Technicians to help us give these animals loving care and second lease on life. If this is something that you love doing, please apply today! SOME WEEKENDS REQUIRED.

Department: Shelter/Operations

Classification: Full-time, part-time, hourly, non-exempt, WEEKENDS REQUIRED

Job Relationships: Reports directly to Shelter Director

Salary: $13.50 an hour

Work Conditions:

Stray Rescue of St. Louis is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is not permitted in any Stray Rescue building facilities or vehicle. Stray Rescue is also a Drug-Free Workplace, employees are subject to random drug testing from time to time.

Duties and Responsibilities :

“Are you looking for a job with a purpose – somewhere you feel you are directly responsible for making a positive impact on someone’s life? If so, then this is the job for you. Before coming to Stray Rescue, the animals we rescue have lived difficult lives of neglect and abuse, outside on the streets or alone in trash-filled abandoned buildings. With this position, you’ll get to be the first to provide them with a soft place to land, a clean apartment, a comfy bed, fresh water, and a new toy. The love and gratitude these animals offer in return is just one of the perks of this important job.”

We are seeking a dedicated Kennel Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care and a desire to provide excellent service to our furry friends. Let's get real. Working in an animal shelter is hard work. You'll spend most of your day scooping poop, washing dishes, and doing laundry. We are looking for someone who truly loves animals and who will provide care for them while they wait for their forever homes. This job can be fast-paced and physically challenging (must be able to lift 50lbs) and will include indoor and outdoor work. Individuals should be self-motivated, and dependability and reliable transportation is a must. Attention to detail, great work ethic and time management are highly prized skills as well.

We specifically need Kennel Technicians from 8:00am-6:00pm. It will be roughly `5-40 hours per week (depending on part-time or full-time). Weekend and some holiday shifts are required.

Duties include, but not limited to:

cleaning and disinfecting interior animal kennels and all food and water bowls, cleaning litter boxes, laundry, cleaning outdoor areas. This position conducts proper cleaning and disinfecting of all rooms and kennels to provide a healthy environment for the animals in our care. Volunteers are invited to join us at our facility for animal care and enrichment, so this position will also need to be able to work well not only with staff members, but also with volunteers of all ages and backgrounds/skill sets and have strong communication skills.

Apply today to help us with the dirty work but stay to make a difference in the lives of our beloved animal companions. We look forward to having you on our animal-loving team as a Kennel Technician.

MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION AND BE 18 OR OLDER TO APPLY

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.50/hour (AND select pet benefits available after 90 days)

Physical Requirements of the Position:

 Though work assignments may vary from day to day, this position typically requires: bending, stooping, twisting, crouching, carrying and/or pulling up to 100 lbs.; lifting and/or pushing up to 100 lbs.; reaching above, at and below shoulder level; standing and/or walking continuously; sitting rarely; typing rarely; writing frequently; talking and hearing continuously; and exposure to animal waste, water and disinfectant continuously. A more detailed analysis of the physical requirements is available during interview. Standing on feet up to 9 hours per day with walking, bending, squatting, lifting.