Kennel Attendant

100 Adopt a Pet Way near Hwy 93, Kalispell MT

Description

General Description: The Kennel Attendant is responsible for assuring that all adoption center animals are treated with care and compassion while maintaining a safe, secure and sanitized facility and outdoor exercise area. Kennel Attendants are expected to practice proper hygiene when handling multiple animals and to use cleaning equipment properly adhering to health and safety standards. Animal Care: • Provides adoption center animals with adequate food, water, exercise, and mental stimulation • Provides a friendly helpful attitude to all visitors and maintains up-to-date knowledge of all animals • Complies with all health care policies as outlined in the Internal Operations Policy manual approved by a licensed Veterinarian and the HSNWMT Board of Directors • Dispenses medications and provides recommended follow-up medical care as prescribed by a licensed Veterinarian • Observes and documents any unusual animal behaviors or physical abnormalities • Provides bathing, grooming and nail trims for animals, as needed • Provides training to volunteers, as requested • Transports animals to and from veterinary appointments, if needed General Care: • Cleans and sanitizes kennel areas and side rooms • Cleans and sanitizes dishes, toys, bedding and laundry • Cleans and sanitizes walls, floors, doors, counters, mop buckets, and cleaning equipment • Cleans and sanitizes portable crates, carriers and cat/dog furniture • Empty, clean and sanitize waste baskets and poop collection cans • Cleans the outdoor pet park area • Notifies the Animal Care Supervisor of any supply needs or malfunctioning equipment • Restocks food carts Work Environment: • Potential for exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations, high noise levels, zoonotic diseases, animal waste, hazardous chemicals or chemical materials requiring OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets, sharp objects and potential hostile persons and/or dangerous and fractious animals. Physical Requirements: • Ability to stay standing or active during entire shift • Ability to lift and carry objects and animals of moderate weight • Ability to lift, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and other strenuous activities Work Hours: • The work hours for this position include weekends and holidays. The care of adoption center animals is a 365 day operation. Additional: • Adheres to the policies, procedures and guidelines outlined in the HSNWMT Policies and Procedures Manual. • Works cooperatively with all staff members and volunteer at all times. • Follows all established procedures and protocols for the safety and well being of the animals and all those caring for the animals, and for the smooth operation of the adoption center. • Maintains courteous, kind and professional manner in interacting with members of the public, board members and volunteers of the organization, coworkers, supervisors, and supervisees. • Responds to the immediate needs of the organization and will from time to time be asked to perform tasks outside those requirements specifically addressed in this job description. • Performs other tasks as assigned by the Animal Care Supervisor or Executive Director.