Overview
Dog Kennel Attendant Jobs in Monticello, IA at Animal Welfare Friends
About us
Animal Welfare Friends is a growing animal shelter & rescue out of Monticello, IA.
Our environment is all inclusive, fast-paced, and engaging.
Animal Welfare Friend’s main priority is creating an inviting atmosphere for all.
Animal Welfare Friends is seeking to fill a part time position at the shelter in Monticello. The ideal candidate is organized, attentive, and animal oriented.
Our position that is open is morning shifts 7-12 AM or until chores are done.
The rate for this position is $11.50 an hour.
Any candidate must be able to work with and around animals, including diseased, injured and/or temperamental animals. Work conditions may include loud noises, chemicals, and inclement weather. Allergic conditions which would be aggravated when handling or working with animals may be a disqualification. Candidates must be dependable and have reliable transportation.
Above all, candidate must have affection for animals, and a concern for their welfare. Comfortability around dogs of all breeds, sizes, and health status is a MUST. Above all, motivation is key in qualifications. Working you will indulge yourself in knowledge all about animal welfare, behavior, handling, disease control, and MORE.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Clean dog and cat kennels per shelter procedures
Distribute meals to dogs and cats
Move animals within the shelter as needed
Identify sick and/or injured animals and follows procedures as needed
Administer and document medications when needed
Reports to the shelter manager
Qualifications:
A combination of education and/or animal welfare experience
Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
Successful applicant should be team-oriented
Must have a valid driver’s license
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential tasks.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk/hear, and demonstrate and practice safe animal handling skills.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and be able to handle extra large dogs with little or no leash training.
These physical demands and skills are not all inclusive.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $11.50 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid training
Professional development assistance
Shift:
4 hour shift
Morning shift
Supplemental Pay:
Performance bonus
Work Days:
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Title: Dog Kennel Attendant
Company: Animal Welfare Friends
Location: Monticello, IA
