Our Kennel Assistant job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Kennel Assistant role
A Kennel Assistant provides care and support to animals in a kennel setting. This includes providing exercise, food, and water, as well as cleaning and sanitizing the kennel, cages, and runs. They may also administer medication, assist in grooming, and help manage behavioral issues.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Kennel Assistant is to provide care and support for the animals that are staying in a kennel facility. This may include feeding, cleaning, exercising, and socializing the animals, as well as helping to provide a safe and comfortable environment for them. The Kennel Assistant may also be responsible for providing general customer service and support to the guests of the kennel facility, as well as handling any administrative tasks related to the kennel, such as scheduling appointments or handling payments.
Kennel Assistant Summary
The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing care for the animals in a kennel or animal shelter. This includes cleaning, feeding, grooming, exercising, and monitoring the health of the animals. The Kennel Assistant will also assist with the adoption process, making sure that potential adopters are a good fit for the animal. Other duties may include administering vaccinations and medications, providing general administrative support, and helping with customer service. The Kennel Assistant must be compassionate and have a strong work ethic. Experience in animal care is preferred.
Kennel Assistant Duties
- Clean and disinfect kennels and cages
- Provide food and water to animals
- Walk, groom and exercise animals
- Bathe and brush animals
- Monitor animals for signs of illness
- Administer medications and treatments to animals
- Maintain records of animals
- Assist with animal intake and adoption
Kennel Assistant Skills
- Animal Care
- Customer Service
- Record Keeping
Kennel Assistant Requirements
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to handle multiple animals at once
Personal Traits
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge of animal care
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously