Summary: The Boarding Attendant will be responsible to provide compassionate and attentive care of animals at all times, maintain a clean healthy environment for the animals, while providing excellent customer service.
Working Environment:
Primarily in boarding facility, which may be noisy. Exposure to animal dander, hair, and bodily fluids/waste. Exposure to all weather conditions. (Snow, Rain, Heat, etc.)
Physical Demands:
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift and perform other physical tasks associated with animals care, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
Principal Duties include:
-Clean and disinfect kennels and animal living areas on a daily basis
-Cleaning and upkeep both inside and outside the facility, including shoveling snow.
-Completing an accurate head count of animals in your care
-Janitorial duties: laundry, dishes, sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash
-Attending all required staff meetings
-Treating all animals humanely, properly and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance
-Following dress code
-Feeding and providing fresh water for the animals, including special diets as needed
- Monitoring the health of animals and recording their intake of food and water as well as their urination and defecation
-Communicating with clients via text, phone, and or email
-Walking dogs on leash in all weather conditions
-Stocking supplies as needed
-Working courteously and cooperatively with other staff members
-Following proper safety measures and OSHA standards
-Reporting signs of illness, disease, or injury to a technician or doctor
-Bathing and grooming animals as needed
-Notifying manager of any repairs that may be needed
-Notifying manager when supplies are needed
-Medicating animals as directed
Essential Skills and Experience:
-High school diploma or equivalent
-Must be punctual, reliable and responsible
-Prior experience preferred but not required
-Professional demeanor and good communication skills with the ability to work well with others in a fast paced environment.
-Strong organizational skills
-Comfort and ability to work with animals
-Technology and computer skills
-Ability to work individually and as a team
-Ability to read/write understand and follow written/oral instructions
-Ability to recognize need for assistance and ask for help
Hours:
Shifts may vary from 4-10 hours
Full time: 38-40 hours
Must be available to work weekends and holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
