Overview
Kennel Assistant Jobs in New Smyrna Beach, FL at Bark N Purr Kennels
Bark and Purr Kennels is seeking a part time kennel assistant to fill vacant weekend shift. Must be able to fill the following hours:
Friday 2pm-8pm
Saturday 4pm – 8pm
Sunday 4pm – 8 pm
This is a part time position with fixed hours.
We are a small dog and cat boarding facility located just north of Pioneer Trail in New Smyrna Beach. This position includes just as much cleaning as it does play time with our furry guests. Please review the job description below before applying.
Essential Job Responsibilities
The Kennel Assistant is responsible for keeping the kennel facility running smoothly while ensuring the animals remain safe and well cared for. Specific duties for Kennel Assistant position include:
Providing food and water to animals according to their individual care plans
Cleaning the kennels and common areas, including lobby, kennel areas, bathroom, yards, grooming room, other areas as needed
Performing “housekeeping” duties such as laundry, dishes and scooping feces in yard
Providing enrichment and physical activity
Observing animals and noting any concerns with their behaviors or health
Grooming and bathing the animals
Administering medications or supplements to animals
Greeting customers, creating new boarding reservations, processing transactions and answering phone calls
Documenting all care provided and any incidents that occur
Opening/closing facility
Restocking cleaning supplies
Special projects or other tasks assigned by management
Required Skills and Qualifications
Previous animal related experience a plus, but not mandatory.
Understanding of animal behavior and animal care needs
Ability to move animals, large and small, sometimes exceeding 100 lbs.
Ability to move large bags of food or other supplies up to approximately 50 lbs.
Ability to withstand loud noises and occasional foul odors
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Passion for animal welfare
Ability to understand and follow directions
Techniques to soothe animals and keep them calm in tense situations
Basic math and measurement skills to manage food, water and medications
Ability to document care, behavior and incidents with the animals
Starting rate of pay
Salary: starting at $15.00 hourly
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 14 per week
Work Days:
Holidays
Weekends only
Ability to Commute:
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Kennel Assistant
Company: Bark N Purr Kennels
Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL
