Kennel Worker Job at Mittelwest German Shepherds
We are seeking a Kennel Worker to join the #1 German Shepherd kennel in the world! You will be responsible for the overall care and well-being of the animals at our facility. Shifts generally fall into three categories: Feed, Clean, and Crew. Each has designated hands-on training.
- Start at $13/hr, and get monthly raises to $15/hr within 8 months! (25-cent raises every month, pending a performance review)
- Tuition reimbursement for animal care courses.
- Bonus pay and specialized training opportunities are also available.
Applicants will be expected to train in on either Feed or Clean shifts first. Though we understand it is nice to vary your work responsibilities, so it is very typical for people to train in on all three shifts eventually, and some just prefer one or two.
Feed Shift:
- AM (roughly 8am-3pm) and PM (roughly 4pm-11pm) shifts available
- Handle general care tasks such as feeding, medicating, and watering the animals
- Interact with puppies, evaluating them, making sure they nurse
- Keep records of animal feedings, weights, treatments, and other updates
- Interact individually with all the dogs and puppies at Mittelwest
Clean Shift:
- Flexible hours (as long as a shift is completed on the day it is scheduled, you can come in whenever you want)
- Pick poop out of Kennels
- Handle varying cleaning solutions depending on the dogs
- Operate a power washer
- Maintain a clean and healthy environment for coworkers and animals
Crew Shifts:
- Groom dogs
- Take photos of dogs
- Assist coworkers in handling dogs/other tasks
- Any day-to-day tasks that pop up
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in animal care or other related fields
- Passion to help and treat animals
- Ability to interact with animals in a calm, non-threatening manner
- Ability to thrive in an independent fast-paced environment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- After school
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Self-determined schedule
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wonder Lake, IL 60097: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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