Kennel Assistant / Caretaker

Position Summary: The Part-Time Animal Caretaker's role is to keep animals fed, clean, and enriched, monitor and document animal's health and behavior and report to Shelter Manager and/or Vet Tech as appropriate, and keep work areas clean, tidy, and stocked. This role will require interaction with potential adoption candidates and customer service skills with shelter visitors. Part-Time Animal Caretakers report to the Shelter Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Animal Care Duties:

• Clean and maintain kennels, cages, and other shelter areas using veterinary-grade disinfectants and following standard operating procedures.
• Feed, water, and administer prescribed medications to animals. Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or behavioral changes and report concerns promptly. Monitor and document basic animal welfare: eating, drinking, urination, defecation, and behavior to identify potential issues.
• Safely handle animals of all sizes, ages, and temperaments — including fearful or aggressive animals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for animals, staff, and visitors.
• Perform daily enrichment strategies for shelter animals.
• Conduct adoption conversations.
• Completes all necessary paperwork and transactions for animal outcomes.
• Answer phone calls and respond to voicemails and emails.
• Carry out responsibilities per the company’s policies and applicable state/ federal laws.
• Utilize team group chat during working hours to communicate and receive relevant information.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations for self and others.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications & Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions. Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to work independently and as a team. Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Strong animal handling skills are preferred. Basic computer skills, ability to learn internal software. Ability to operate animal chip scanner, washer and dryer, medical syringes, work vehicle, dishwasher, and cleaning supplies.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, kneel, crouch, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs. This employee is on their feet for most of the day. The Employee is exposed to different weather conditions. Accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position.

Schedule: Part-time, up to 19 hours per week. Holidays may be required.

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

What is your previous animal care experience?

Are you available to work varying hours on the weekends between 8am to 6pm?

We typically schedule 8-12 and 2-6 for our shifts, does this work for you?

Work Location: In person

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work varying shifts throughout the week and weekend, this will include shifts from 8am-12pm and 2pm to 6pm. We typically dont schedule anything out of these hours.
• What is your previous animal care experience? N/A will not be considered.
• Are you able to stand for multiple hours and lift 50lbs?
• Are you comfortable working with animals that may be aggressive?

Work Location: In person