Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Kennel Operator to join our team! The ideal candidate should have experience in pet care, dog/cat handling, and customer service. This position involves heavy lifting and requires a passionate and loving approach to working with animals.
Duties:
- Provide superior care and support for dogs and cats in a kennel boarding environment
- Handle animals safely, kindly, and safely
- Assist with feeding, giving medication, basic grooming, and exercising animals
- Monitor animal behavior and health, and report any concerns to the manager
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in animal living areas
- Interact with customers/pawrents and provide excellent customer service
-Become well-versed with our online booking system, registration, as well as answering calls and returning voicemails.
Requirements:
- Experience in pet care, veterinary assistance, or animal handling preferred
- Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks
- Strong communication skills and a customer-oriented approach
- Knowledge of animal behavior and basic veterinary care is a plus
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of animals
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with dogs & cats in a rewarding environment. If you are passionate about animal caretaking and enjoy fast-paced hands-on work, we encourage you to apply to join our team!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Work setting:
Experience:
- Dog/cat handling/caretaking/veterinary: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Brooklyn, MI 49230 (Required)
Work Location: In person