Pet Hotel - Kennel Attendant I Bather I Receptionist I Driver

Kennel Club LAX•Los Angeles, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

We are a large, well-established dog and cat hotel since 1983, and are looking for pet-loving individuals to join our team! The successful candidate will share our commitment to providing the highest quality care to our overnight pets & Doggie Daycare guests, bathing and relocations. All potential candidates must be comfortable working with dogs & cats of all sizes and breeds, be flexible with their schedule and must be able to work weekends, and holidays. Flexibility is required- including evenings, weekends and Holidays. We are available to our clients 24/7, 365 days a year!

Requirements

Comfortable working with dogs & cats of all sizes and breeds
Flexible schedule and must be able to work weekends, and holidays
Proficient computer skills
Able to multitask
Some prior customer service skills
Must have a clean driving record, no points
Excellent communication and client service skills- In person, via phone and written
Must possess sound decision making skills and the ability to multi-task
Properly handle pets, to ensure pets' safety and handlers' safety.
Must enjoy keeping pets and kennels clean.
Ability to work Independently and be a Team Player
Be Extremely Dependable & On time
Well groomed, organized and detail oriented.
Ability to bend, stoop and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift at least 50lbs.
Ability to Multi-Task in a Fast Pace Environment
Must be comfortable working with Dogs & Cats
Dependable attendance is required.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to work holidays & weekends
Ability to maintain accurate records, prioritize task and understand written directions.
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, to communicate in person or over the telephone.
Can not be allergic to dogs/ cats/ rabbits
High School diploma or equivalent
At least 6 months work experience - Hands On with Animals
Previous working experience (minimum of 6 months) with either a veterinary clinic, animal boarding facility, or animal shelter.

Nice To Haves

Cross training in other areas of the kennel is a plus.

Responsibilities

Feeding strict diets to dogs and cats, washing bedding and other laundry, washing dishes, walking dogs and safely monitoring playgroups, closely monitoring each animal's eating, potty and behavior habits, cleaning and sanitation of facility, exercising dogs of all sizes and breeds.
Clean cat condos, washing bedding and dishes, including litter boxes. Provide assigned activities for cats, or rabbits. Monitor health of pets in cattery.
Brushing and bathing pets (Cats and Dogs). Ensure that each pet leaves the grooming room clean, free of mats. Provide exit baths for boarding, daycare, and some walk in baths.
Maintenance of grooming equipment
Housekeeping and Maintenance of Kennel
Checking in and out clients, updating records, e-mailing clients, answering phone calls.
Driving company vehicle to transport pet to and from airport.
Assist with relocation services. Picking up and dropping pets off at cargo facilities for flights, or from clients. Assist with animal care at Kennel.