Job Summary
Clif Wyck Kennels is an EXTREMELY busy Boarding and Doggy Daycare Facility! We are coming into an even busier season and are in search of mature, responsible individuals with heavy work-ethic and who are looking for a long-term job commitment. Clif Wyck is a boarding kennel that has been around for 20+ years. We offer short term/long term boarding for dogs and cats as well as Doggy Daycare. This permanent position requires you to work every other weekend (Sat/Sun), as well as Holidays. Work hours will vary anywhere from 30 to 40 hours per week depending on business. Pay is based on experience and negotiable.
Responsibilities and Duties
This full-time permanent position involves working as a team member in all-weather conditions to provide care for the animals. A kennel attendant provides basic needs and care of animals that are being bathed, boarded, or monitoring Doggy Daycare. Treats animals and people with kindness and respect. Maintains clean, sanitary, safe and comfortable environment for animals. This includes cleaning of cages, runs, entire kennel facility, laundry, walking, exercise, and proper feeding. The kennel attendants operate under the supervision of the Kennel Managers, Shift Supervisors, and Daycare Coordinator. It is a FAST paced environment that does require minimal lifting. We are very detail oriented and require our staff to be vigilant, timely, and prepared to work.
Specific Job Duties:
- Clean and maintain kennels and animal living areas on a daily basis
- Clean other kennel areas. Sweep, mop, take out garbage, wash windows, etc.
- Clean and maintain kennel equipment. i.e. cots, leashes, brushes, etc.
- Wash food and water bowls and put them away in an orderly fashion
- Provide each animal with food and water following written procedure
- Help as needed with admission of boarding, bathing, or daycare pets
- Monitor up to 45-50 dogs at Doggy Daycare with 1-2 additional attendants and provide fun, safe environment.
- Follow proper safety measures and procedures when using chemicals and cleaning products
- Assist other employees and clients in a cheerful and respectful manner as a representative of Clif Wyck Farms Kennels
- Help with washing, drying and folding laundry
- Responsible in maintaining a clean and organized kennel
- Must be aware of condition of the animals and notice abnormal behavior, injuries, and illness and report to Kennel Manager or Shift Supervisor immediately
Responsible for all other duties as assigned by the Manager or Shift Supervisor
Qualifications and Skills
- Must enjoy working with dogs and cats; dog experience is required!
- Some knowledge of dog and cat health and first aid
- Keen observational skills and good interpersonal communication abilities are essential
- Able to read, write, understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Able to humanely and safely handle animals under various circumstances
- Able to work harmoniously with other employees
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Able to walk dogs for extended periods time (can vary for 3 to 5 hours per shift and over 3 miles)
- Able to interact and play with dogs in a safe & humane manner
- Able to lift and carry 40 lbs bags and boxes
- Able to bend and squat regularly
- Able to handle large animals (up to 150lbs dog)
- Must be punctual, reliable, and responsible
- Work effort is somewhat uniform throughout the year, although pet’s activities may be higher during the summer months.
- Hours may vary from Monday – Sunday 7am to 6:30pm
- Required to work alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday, up to 12-hour shifts)
- Must have reliable transportation and ability to show up on time.
- Must be able to take direction from others, self-motivated, TEAM PLAYER.
- Must be detail oriented.
Job Types: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.13 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work every other weekend and all holidays?
- Are you looking to be hired for a summer or a permanent job?
- Are you looking for a full-time or a part-time position?
Work Location: In person