Kennel tech
Company: Athens Animal Rescue Shelter
Location: Athens
Posted on: November 22, 2021
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Job Description:
You'll find great satisfaction in helping stray and unwanted
pets while they are in the care of the shelter. You'll need to be
ready to work very hard in an environment that can be hot, loud,
and smelly. You may be asked to work with shelter pets that are
frightened and may be aggressive. Despite these conditions you will
be expected to maintain a positive outlook and treat the shelter
pets with care and kindness. Must be available to work weekends.
Duties include: Ensure kennels and play yard are free from
excrement and properly disinfected based on standard cleaning
procedures. Launder animal bedding and toys. Provide food and water
for shelter pets. Measure, deliver, and catalog medications given
to shelter pets. Must be able to give medicines in shot, pill, and
liquid form. Participate in pet enrichment activities and help
socialize shelter pets in order to improve their chances of
successful adoption. Provide good customer service when
participating in adoption events. Answer phones and provide
guidance to potential adopters and individuals wanting to surrender
their pets. Minimum Job Requirements Able to understand written and
oral instructions. Able to read and follow standard operating
procedures. Able lift up to 70 pounds unassisted. Must be able to
stand for long periods of time. Must follow strict sanitary and
hygiene standards. Able to remain calm and prioritize tasks in a
fast moving, stressful environment. Able to take instruction from
shelter manager and director. Good customer service skills. Must be
18 to apply.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $9.00 per
hourSchedule:
Keywords: Athens Animal Rescue Shelter, Tyler , Kennel tech, Other , Athens, Texas
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