Part-Time Kennel Attendant

Cares and attends to animals.

• Feed and water animals as needed;

• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, and yards and sterilizes equipment;

• Keep all work spaces tidy & free of debris; 

• Help citizens with questions/concerns & adoption process;

• Examine animals for signs of illness and notate on vet list;

• Transfers animals between quarters;

• Record information according to instructions;

• Performs related duties as required.

Graduation from high school or equivalent with an additional one year experience attending animals or any combination of experience and education that provides the following:

Valid Current Driver's License

Physical Exam Required

Ability to:

• Work with animals;

• Deal effectively with the public;

• Handle unpredictable animals;

• Operate the following equipment: catch pole, hose, squeegee, mop, broom;

• Communicate effectively with others

Physical Requirements

• Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds;

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds;

• Continuously walk and/or stand during the shift;

• Climb ladders or stairs;

• Frequently bend and kneel in order to pick up animals and clean pens on the ground;

• Push and pull objects for instance dogs attached to a catch pole or leash;

• Frequently flex upper trunk forward and at the waist and partially flexing of knees;

• Reach at and below shoulder height.