Laurel Acres Kennels - We are hiring!
Kennel Assistant/Office Assistant
We are now accepting applications for Kennel Assistants AND Office Assistants! If you love animals, have a strong work ethic, flexible schedule, are looking for a fun, yet rewarding job - apply today!
Kennel Assistant Duties:
- Feeding and medicating dogs and cats
- Rotating dogs to play groups
- Cleaning kennels and surrounding areas
- Brushing, bathing for dogs and nail trims for both dogs and cats
- Participating in all activities one on one with dogs and cats
- Miscellaneous janitorial chores including laundry, kitchen clean up, sweeping and mopping
Office Assistant Duties:
- Assist with day-to-day kennel duties
- Provide excellent customer service
- Answering questions and scheduling reservations by phone and in-person
- Perform basic computer skills, become competent with our kennel computer program.
- Always providing friendly and professional interactions with all customers and employees.
- Maintaining notes and records of animal health, feeding and behavior
- Maintain high attention to detail and a high level of organizational skills
- Oversee kennel duties, support staff in following proper policies and procedures. Answer questions from staff
- Communicate with management regarding pets, clients and staff.
Starting at wage will be $16-$19 per hour depending on experience. There is also lots of room for growth within our company for the right candidate!
General requirements:
- A love for animals!
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Present a professional appearance.
- Enjoy working outdoors in all kinds of weather.
- Work well with a team, but also self motivated to work under little or no supervision.
- You must work on ALL HOLIDAYS. This is an industry standard.
- This is a physically demanding job requiring walking, bending, and lifting.
Pay: $16 - $19 per hour
Expected hours: 15 - 40 per week
Benefits and Pay:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work weekends and all major holidays?
Work Location: In person