Job Details
**Job Description**
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the supervisors and manager, the Kennel Attendant provides a high standard of animal care to ensure the welfare of animals at St. Huberts. Kennel Attendants create a healthy environment for all animals by monitoring their behavior, maintaining the cleanliness of kennels and surrounding areas, and providing exercise and socialization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain a high standard of animal care and welfare, which includes providing scheduled feedings, medications, clean water at all times, proper bedding and enrichment toys
Properly clean and sanitize kennels, rooms, cages, equipment and areas of shelter as assigned, according to St. Huberts Standard Operating Procedures
Bathe or clean animals on a regular schedule or immediately if they become soiled
Exercise and socialize with animals on a regular basis while abiding to St. Huberts dog walking policies
Observe and document unusual behavior, signs of illness and any injury of an animal on a daily basis Communicate vital information to medical, behavior, and adoptions departments as needed
Restrain, confine, and handle animals, including those which are ill, injured, quarantined, and aggressive
Make sure all animal rooms are appropriately stocked at all times for morning cleaning and daily care
Clean all animal areas outside of the rooms including but not limited to hallways, kitchen areas, inventory areas, outside kennel areas and special rooms
Keep up with the daily laundry washing, folding and stocking
Conduct Lost and Found tours with members of the public
Be knowledgeable and conversational on St. Huberts policies and common animal welfare practices
Provide excellent customer service to individuals utilizing St. Huberts services
Work cooperatively with St. Huberts volunteers and partners.
Perform other duties as assigned
Skills and Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
At least one year of animal care experience is a plus
Minimum of 18 years of age
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
Love of animals and ability to interact with them in a calm, non-threatening manner
Compassion for animals and human beings, commitment to St. Huberts mission, values and goals
Ability to work effectively, both independently and in team environment
Ability to positively interact with colleagues, coworkers, and community members from widely varied backgrounds with integrity and honesty throughout all facets of the position, maintaining confidentiality at all times
Reliability, high level of integrity and punctuality are essential
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment and follow directions
HRA requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption applies. New employees must submit proof of full vaccination, or request for medical or religious exemption, before their first day of work in HRAs workplace. Employees receiving a medical or religious exemption will be required to submit a weekly, time-stamped, negative COVID test to HR.
Work Environment:
Exposure to odors and airborne particles including animal fur and toxic chemicals
High levels of noise
Can be fast-paced and stressful, working with emotional clients
Primary shift is 8am-1pm and flexible work hours may be required (including nighttime, holidays, weekends, and overtime)
Physical requirements include being able to withstand prolonged periods of sitting or standing; lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
St. Huberts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, citizenship status, or sexual orientation. Accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals requiring them. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
This is a **part time** job
**Contact Information**
**Job Contact Details**
Name Ashley Title Recruitment Specialist Telephone Number Email Address ...@humanerescuealliance.org Website Closing Date: Monday, March 28, 2022
**Posting Date:** December 28, 2021
**Closing Date:** March 28, 2022