Kennel Assistant

Company: Northland Pet Lodge
Location: Crosslake
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Job Description:

Kennel assistants can work a variety of shifts: mornings (start time 6:30am), swing (start time 10am) or evenings (start time varies, end time 9pm). Shifts can be weekdays, weekends, holidays. Kennel assistants are responsible for daily interactions with dog and cat guests, including but not limited to cleaning/sanitizing their boarding areas, their blankets, and bowls. Bathing/grooming the guests, playing with the guests, cleaning up after guests, feeding, medicating and most importantly ensuring that pets are healthy and happy during their stay with us. Kennel assistants may also have other duties as assigned by kennel supervisor or office manager.Job qualifications: Enjoy and have experience working with dogs & cats under various circumstances. Be able to handle heavy lifting - 40 + pounds. Be able to be on your feet for 6 - 8 hours a day. Have flexible availability: weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Be able to multi- task and work quickly with efficiency and confidence. Possess above average communication skills and leadership skills. Be able to follow and uphold NPL policies & procedures as directed by office manager/operations manager. Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe and organized work area. Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe and organized kennel area for guests. Follow directions to ensure all pet guests' needs are met by being cared for, respected, fed, exercised and medicated.Benefit Conditions: Waiting period may applyThis Company Describes Its Culture as: Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborativeHours per week: Part time 10-20 Full Time 30-40Typical AM shift 6:30am - 1:30pm Full Time 6:30am - 11:30am Part TimeTypical PM shift 1:30pm to 9:00pm Full time 4:00pm to 9:00pm Part timeJob Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hourJob Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $12.00 - $17.00 per hourBenefits: 401(k) matching Employee discountSchedule: 8 hour shiftWork Location: One location

Keywords: Northland Pet Lodge, Duluth , Kennel Assistant, Other , Crosslake, Minnesota