Kennel Attendant

***to be considered, applicant must complete all pieces of the application****

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HALO's mission is to reduce the population of owner-surrendered animals in shelters. We do this by offering other options such as behavior modification, training tools, pet food, and assistance with medical treatments to those individuals facing financial challenges. HALO offers services that are discounted significantly for the public. We ensure that behavior modification and training services are affordable to those needing help. We inspire pet owners to keep the promise they made to their pet to care for them forever and we will ensure that cost will never be an issue. HALO hopes to be an inspiration to the community by teaching humane treatment to animals and their owners.

HALO opened a state-of-the-art behavior modification facility in Xenia, Ohio. HALO has provided a much-needed service to the community by addressing the homeless and abandoned animals in and around our community. We provide other alternatives to those individuals who feel abandonment or surrendering their companion is the only option.

www.halok9behavior.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Kennel Attendant is responsible for ensuring the health and wellbeing of the dogs housed at all HALO facilities as well as maintaining the cleanliness the transitional shelter, cottages, Interfaith Hospitality Network suites, and kitchen facilities. The kennel attendant will follow the daily cleaning, walking (approximately 4 miles daily), training, playgroup, transport schedule and inputs behavior and training information into animal welfare software. This dynamic position provides ample opportunity for anyone wanting to learn about behavior dogs and helping to potentially save a life.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean/mop dog rooms, kitchen, common areas
• Feeds, gives clean water, and medicates dogs
• Walk dogs (at least four miles per day total)
• Socialization with dogs in public or supervised play groups
• Assists in training basic commands
• Works with dogs on behavior treatment plan under the supervision of the Kennel Lead and/or certified applied animal behaviorist
• Documents daily behavior and training in DogBizPro
• Documents medication dispensary for dogs
• Work toward Fear-Free Certification

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED
• Strong communication skills
• Exceptional critical thinking skills
• Possess a desire to improve the lives of dogs
• Work or volunteer experience in a shelter highly desired
• Experience working with dogs
• Dog behavior knowledge and basic commands a plus
• Valid driver’s license and active automobile insurance a must
• Able to learn the animal welfare computer software Kennel Connection

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Internship

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Day range:

• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What is your experience with dogs? Mention breeds, training, aggression, fear, reactivity, muzzles, other tools?
• What does 'cleanliness' mean to you?
• Are there any dog breeds you will not work with?
• What is your favorite breed of dog and why?
• Are you willing to work with aggressive dogs who may bite with or without a muzzle?
• How do you handle working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Give an example of a time when you experienced a dynamic, fast-paced environment or situation - be specific.
• Are you able to be on your feet 3-4 hours at a time?
• Can you lift 50 lbs?
• What are good leash manners?
• Do you have Pitbull or German Shepherd experience?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $13