KENNEL ASSISTANT -SANTA PAUL ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER

Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center (Sparc) • Santa Paula, CA

400d • $33,280 - $33,280

About The Position

The Kennel Assistant at Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center is responsible for providing daily care and support for shelter animals, ensuring their well-being and promoting successful adoptions. This role involves physical tasks such as cleaning, feeding, grooming, and socializing with animals, requiring a compassionate individual who loves working with both cats and dogs.

Requirements

• Physical stamina to be on feet for long hours.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Experience working with animals in a shelter is a plus but not required.
• Compassionate advocate for the welfare of all animals.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with animals in a shelter.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, feeding, and grooming for shelter residents.
• Clean and maintain kennels and living areas to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
• Socialize with animals through playtime, walks, and enrichment activities.
• Interact with potential adopters to provide information about animals and facilitate successful adoptions.
• Follow directions and cooperate with other staff members.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $16/hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed