Looking to hire: Kennel Assistant (part-time)

Mannered Mutts Training, LLC is searching for an attentive kennel assistant to oversee the cleanliness and well-being of the dogs in our care for training. Kennel Assistant team members are responsible for maintaining clean facility spaces, cleaning boarding kennels, potty walking, feeding, medicating, watering, and reporting any concerns regarding the dogs’ care/well being to training staff.

Additionally, Kennel Assistants are responsible for organization in the facility space, assisting with day training drop off/pick ups, maintaining steady laundry flow, washing dishes, daily sweeping & mopping, inventorying & organizing board & train possessions, and completing basic physical inspections & flea checks on in house training dogs. Kennel Assistants will also be involved in assisting the training staff as needed with social sessions with dogs who are working on their people skills.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this position will have regular availability on the weekends and for a shift or 2 during the week, previous experience with dog/animal care, and an interest in dog behavior & training. Shifts are typically 4-6 hours scheduled in the AM 6-10 am/6-12 or in the PM scheduled 4-8 pm or 2-8 pm with some variability as needed. We are seeking candidates with availability during IU breaks and holidays. This position has room to include more hours if the candidate is interested in the future.

Skills Required:

Previous experience caring for animals

Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

Capacity to lift up to 50 pounds unaided.

A passion for animal welfare

Strong interest in dog behavior and training

Available to work during mornings, weekends and holidays.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Effective written and communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Preferred Skills:

Experience with or willing to learn about reading dog body language

Experience with or willing to learn about dog handling skills, especially with nervous, reactive, or potentially dog or human aggressive dogs.

Location: Mannered Mutts is currently located at 4001 e 3rd st Bloomington Indiana 47401

Schedule Requirements:

The ideal candidate for this position will have regular availability on the weekends and for a shift or 2 during the week, previous experience with dog/animal care, and an interest in dog behavior & training. Shifts are typically 4-6 hours scheduled in the AM 6-10 am/6-12 or in the PM scheduled 4-8 pm or 2-8 pm with some variability as needed. We are seeking candidates with availability during all or most IU breaks and holidays as that is when we are busiest. There is opportunity for more hours during peak boarding times or if we have staff out of town or if they have a desire to grow in this role.

Salary: starting $15/hr - part time hours

COVID-19 protocols: Mannered Mutts requires all employees to be vaccinated/boosted (with proof) against COVID-19.

Benefits: employee discounts, holiday pay, and free dog boarding

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Day range:

• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person