Kennel Assistant

General Overview

Under general supervision; provides care for confined animals (e.g. feeds, waters, cleans, exercises, etc.); prepares and maintains records on all animals confined, financial transactions, etc.; assists customers in person and on telephone. Performs other related duties as required.

Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below. Completion of a high school equivalent education plus one (1) year of animal care experience; or equivalent combination of training and/or experience. Must possess a valid State of Ohio vehicle operator’s license.

Advanced knowledge of department policies and procedures*. Basic knowledge of dog and kennel laws; animal care; sanitation practices; bookkeeping. Ability to carry out detailed but basic instructions; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; maintain accurate records; prepare meaningful, accurate and concise reports; calculate fractions, decimals and percentages. Skills in communicating effectively; typing; answer routine inquiries from public; calculator operation.

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* Indicates developed after employment).

The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification. Confines stray dogs/cats to pens; provides care for confined animals (e.g. fees, waters, cleans, exercises, etc.); cleans and disinfects pens, food, pans and floors. Process animal intakes including vaccinations. Collects data from logs and prepares reports on financial transactions, animal intakes, adoptions and redemptions. Issues dog licenses per the specification outlined in the Ohio Revised Code.

Provides information to the public in person and on telephone; redeems animals to owners; assists in animal adoptions. Assists in maintaining inventory including food, cat litter and cleaning supplies. Performs other related duties as required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An employee will be exposed to the hazards normally associated with the transport, care and restraint of dangerous and potentially diseased animals, within a confined area.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must demonstrate physical fitness and agility and move whole body in continuous labor.
• Typically requires lifting, sitting, walking, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, and seeing.
• Requires various types of physical exertion, such as prolonged bending, stooping, and lifting, walking on uneven terrain, ice, snow, mud.
• Employee is required to reach with hands and arms, climb, and balance, move, and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds repeatedly from one location to another.

Work Schedule:

Monday, Thursday, Friday - 9:30am-6pm
Saturday & Sunday - 6:30am-3pm
Tuesday & Wednesday - OFF

Hours may vary based upon operational need. Some weekend and evening work will be required.

Work Location:

250 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307

Pre-Employment Testing Requirements:
Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing, Criminal Background Check, Driving Record Check