Kennel Attendant Job Description Template
A kennel attendant is responsible for the care and feeding of animals in a kennel or animal shelter. They may also be responsible for cleaning the kennels and exercising the animals.
Kennel Attendant Job Responsibilities
- Feeding and watering the animals
- Cleaning the kennels
- Walking the dogs
- Playing with the animals
- Grooming the animals
- Administering medication to the animals
Objectives
- To maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for the animals in our care.
- To provide the animals in our care with food, water and exercise as needed.
- To administer medication to animals as needed and directed by a veterinarian.
- To observe the behavior of the animals in our care and report any changes to a supervisor.
- To keep accurate records of the animals in our care, including their eating and exercise habits, health concerns, etc.
Kennel Attendant Job Skills & Qualifications Needed
- The skills and qualifications needed for the role of Kennel Attendant include: excellent customer service skills, good physical fitness, ability to handle animals in a calm and gentle manner, basic math skills, and prior experience working with animals.