Boarding Attendent

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Summary: 

The Boarding Attendant will be responsible to provide compassionate and attentive care of animals at all times, maintain a clean healthy environment for the animals, while providing excellent customer service.

Working Environment:

Primarily in a boarding facility, which may be noisy. Exposure to animal dander, hair, and bodily fluids/waste. Exposure to all weather conditions. (Snow, Rain, Heat, etc.)

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform other physical tasks associated with animal care, including lifting to 50 lbs. 

Principal Duties include:

• Clean and disinfect kennels and animal living areas daily

• Cleaning and upkeep both inside and outside the facility, including shoveling snow.

• Completing an accurate head count of animals in your care

• Janitorial duties: laundry, dishes, sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash

• Attending all required staff meetings

• Treating all animals humanely, correctly, and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance

• Following the dress code

• Feeding and providing fresh water for the animals, including special diets as needed

•  Monitoring the health of animals and recording their intake of food and water, as well as their urination and defecation

• Communicating with clients via text, phone, and or email

• Walking dogs on leash in all weather conditions

• Stocking supplies as needed

• Working courteously and cooperatively with other staff members

• Following proper safety measures and OSHA standards

• Reporting signs of illness, disease, or injury to a technician or doctor

• Bathing and grooming animals as needed

• Notifying the manager of any repairs that may be needed

• Notifying the manager when supplies are required. Medicating animals as directed 

Essential Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must be punctual, reliable, and responsible

• Prior experience preferred but not required

• Professional demeanor and good communication skills with the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational skills

• Comfort and ability to work with animals

• Technology and computer skills

• Ability to work individually and as a team

• Ability to read/write, understand, and follow written/oral instructions

• Ability to recognize the need for assistance and ask for help