Employment

Kennel Attendant Job information:

Because we are a non-profit animal shelter, the pay is minimum wage.

Below you will find a list of job duties, but this list is not all-inclusive:

Clean and disinfect animal cages, walls, floors and hallways

Wash and disinfect feeding dishes, cat litter pans and bedding as per protocols

Provide food and water to animals

Alerting manager when inventory of item is low

Walk, groom and bathe animals

Clean exterior of cages and surfaces as per cleaning protocol

Remove feces from exterior walking areas

Cleaning public and office areas of the shelter

Carry out any other cleaning, sanitizing or maintenance duties as assigned

Monitor animals and report poor health symptoms

Restrain/hold animals

Have basic understanding of vaccinations, diseases, treatments, and testing

Assist with customer service as assigned

Assist with community activities including health fairs, fund raising events and educational presentations

Assist with visiting school and other groups

Work in partnership with volunteers – set a positive example

Attend and participate in any training program required by Shelter Manager

Participate in enrichment teams or other organizational initiatives and contribute to the achievement of a team’s goals

Promote the mission of WRHA by attending events, word of mouth, business cards