Job Title: Dog Kennel Technician
Area: Dog Spot
Reports to: Dog Manager
Hourly Pay: Starting $12.00/hour
Part Time Positions Available
Position Summary:
Dog Kennel Assistants help maintain a healthy environment and sanitary conditions for all dogs housed at the shelter, which includes:
- following all cleaning and safety protocols
- working with interested adopters to identify potential pets
- maintaining accurate and up-to-date files on all dogs that come through the shelter to provide accurate information for staff and adopters
- working in coordination with a variety of professions including staff from other areas and animal control officials
- being available to assist with off-site special events as needed
Essential Skills and Experience:
Skills and experiences required to adequately perform this position include:
- a general knowledge of animal care
- experience providing exceptional public service
- ability to communicate effectively with staff and volunteers
Non-Essential Skills and Experience:
Skills and experiences desired, but not required, to adequately perform this position include:
- 1+ years of animal care experience
- experience working in a high volume animal care facility
- education related to animal care and health issues
Physical Demands:
This position requires that the employee be capable of handling the following physical demands and come in contact with the following environmental work conditions:
- be able to lift 50 pounds
- be able to stand and reach for extended periods of time
- come in contact with pet dander, fluids produced by animals and various chemicals used to provide sanitary living conditions for animals
- handle various environmental smells and sounds surrounding the housing of animals and maintaining their welfare
- lift, lead and place animals as they are moved between carriers, kennels and care areas
To Apply: Please email your resume and an application to dogs@cachehumane.org or deliver to Cache Humane Society.
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