Kennel Attendant $14 per hour

Located in Port. St Lucie, FL

Salary: $14/hr

Title: Kennel Attendant

Location: Ft. Pierce, FL

Compensation: $14.00

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is position requires an individual who loves animals and is dedicated to ensuring the animals housed at a local shelter are well cared for and provided a clean and safe living environment. This position is 8am to 4:30 with a rolling calendar of 5 days working and 2 days off. Weekends may be included as the facility is open 7-days a week.

• General animal welfare and care responsibilities
1. Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the kennel area of the shelter where the cats/dogs are housed.
2. Responsible for feeding the cats/dogs assigned to the attendant that day.
3. Responsible for ensuring the cats/dogs are provided with enrichment  and are exercised according to the established schedule.
4. Responsible for monitoring the general health of the cats/dogs assigned to the attendant and reporting any issues to management.
5. Assist with general kennel duties including waste disposal, cleaning food bowls, doing laundry and all other duties necessary for maintaining a clean and safe environment for the animals.
• Work with the public, assisting in animal adoptions.
1. Escort the public through the kennels to help pick out a cat/dog.
2. Be knowledgeable about the dogs in shelter to be able to properly match the proper cat/dog with the proper home.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must love animals – be compassionate and caring.
• Preferred Pet store experience 
• Must be a self-starter that can complete tasks as directed with limited need for supervision.
• Be upbeat, friendly and with a professional attitude.
• Ability to respond before and immediately any weather emergency, including hurricane preparedness.

Works in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Ways to Apply:

• Apply online at https://www.expresspros.com/TreasureCoastFL/Job-Openings.aspx

 

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