Kennel Attendant

Under general supervision, maintains sanitary conditions of kennels and provides care for animals within the animal control center; and performs related duties as required.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES/ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Works in both dog area and cattery cleaning and maintaining dog, cat and other small animal kennels.
• Assists euthanasia technicians in handling animals during the euthanasia process and disposing of animal carcasses.
• Assists with impounding animals, administering vaccines and medication, assessing animals for adoption, and returning animals to owners.
• Public facing-position that interacts with potential pet adopters and partners with shelter volunteers.

POSITION INFORMATION: 

• The physical work location is the Henderson Animal Care and Control Facility located at 300 E Galleria Drive, Henderson, NV, 89011.
• Assigned shift/work days may vary and include Fridays, Saturdays, and/or Sundays.
  • Incumbent may also expect to work holidays including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• A minimum 4-week training period will apply and will include 2 weeks training with dogs and two weeks training with cats and critters.
• Majority of shift time will be spent on your feet. Outdoor working conditions and exposure to inclement weather is also applicable.

IDEAL CANDIDATES:

• Experienced with professionally handling dogs, cats, and critters
• Understand animal behaviors in both dogs and cats
• Demonstrate safe-handling techniques
• Career-oriented