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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Kennel Attendant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animals and a commitment to providing excellent care for our clients' pets. As a Kennel Attendant, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy environment for animals, providing basic care such as feeding and bathing, and monitoring the animals' health and behavior. You will also be responsible for maintaining records of the animals' care, condition, and progress. This role requires physical stamina, as you will be on your feet for most of the day and may need to lift heavy items or animals. You will also need to have excellent observational skills to detect signs of illness or distress in the animals. If you love animals and are committed to providing high-quality care, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
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- Cleaning and disinfecting kennels
- Monitoring animals' health and behavior
- Providing basic grooming services
- Maintaining records of animals' care and condition
- Administering medication as directed by a veterinarian
- Exercising animals
- Assisting with animal training
- Providing comfort and enrichment to animals
- Assisting with animal intake and discharge
Requirements
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- Previous experience working with animals
- Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy items
- Excellent observational skills
- Ability to follow instructions and protocols
- Compassion for animals
- Basic knowledge of animal behavior and care
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to work weekends and holidays
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have any experience working with animals?
- How would you handle a situation where an animal is aggressive or fearful?
- What steps would you take to ensure the cleanliness of the kennels?
- Can you describe a time when you had to handle a stressful situation at work?
- How would you handle a situation where an animal is showing signs of illness or distress?