$16.94/hr
81d ago
Kennel Assistant
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The Animal Haven Inc
North Haven, CT, US
Summary
The Kennel Assistant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the shelter and providing daily care, feeding, and enrichment for the animals. They must also assist with animal transport to the vet and follow established safety protocols for handling cats and dogs.
Job Description
Benefits:
- Paid time off
The Animal Haven, a no-kill shelter for homeless and abandoned cat and dogs, is looking for a part-time Kennel Assistant (20-24 hours a week) whose responsibilties are:
- Cleaning the shelter and all of the animal areas in accordance with the shelter's cleaning protocols
- Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of all areas of the shelter, including the kitchen, sanitation and laundry rooms
- Feeding and caring for the cats and dogs at the shelter
- Walking the dogs and providing them with enrichment
- Practicing safe animal handling (with respect to the dogs and cats)
- Bringing animals to and from the vet, as needed
- Following the work schedule as posted and maintaining accurate time records
- Performing other duties as directed by the Shelter Manager, Medical Coordinator and/or Adoption Coordinator
Must love animals and must be able to work Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Previous shelter, kennel or animal handling experience required.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Paid time off
