Kennel Attendant

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Full-time Regular St Hubert's, Madison, NJ, US

30+ days ago Requisition

About the St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center

For over 80 years, St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center has been dedicated to helping animals in need and serving communities across New Jersey. With a people-focused, community-based approach, St. Hubert’s treats every animal as an individual and emphasizes specialized care for both animals and their families. Built on a foundation of rescue and adoption, St. Hubert’s operates extensive community programs, including access to veterinary care, pet food support, training services, and the nation’s leading pet transport initiative, Way Station.

As part of the Humane Rescue Alliance, headquartered in Washington, D.C., St. Hubert’s is connected to the largest and most comprehensive animal services provider network in the region, impacting the lives of tens of thousands of animals each year.

Under the direction of the Shelter Managers, the Kennel Attendant provides a high standard of animal care to ensure the welfare of animals at St Hubert’s. S/he creates a healthy environment for all animals by monitoring their behavior, maintaining the cleanliness of kennels and surrounding areas, and providing exercise and socialization.

• Maintain a high standard of animal care and welfare, which includes providing scheduled feedings, medications, clean water at all times , proper bedding, and enrichment toys.
• Properly clean and sanitize kennels, rooms, cages, equipment, and areas of shelter as assigned, according to St. Hubert’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Bathe or clean animals on a regular schedule or immediately if they become soiled.
• Exercise and socialize with animals on a regular basis while abiding by St. Hubert’s dog walking policies.
• Observe and document unusual behavior, signs of illness, and any injury of an animal daily Communicate vital information to medical, behavior, and adoptions departments as needed.
• Restrain, confine, and handle animals, including those which are ill, injured, quarantined, and aggressive.
• Make sure all animal rooms are appropriately stocked at all times for morning cleaning and daily care
• Clean all animal areas outside of the rooms including but not limited to hallways, kitchen areas, inventory areas, outside kennel areas, and special rooms.
• Keep up with the daily laundry washing , folding, and stocking.
• Conduct Lost and Found tours with members of the public.
• Be knowledgeable and conversational on St. Hubert’s policies and common animal welfare practices.
• Provide excellent customer service to individuals utilizing St. Hubert’s services.
• Work cooperatively with St. Hubert’s volunteers and partners.
• Always represent St. Hubert’s in a professional and courteous manner. Provide quality service to the public, volunteers, and employees recognizing their individual contributions to the success of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Love of animals and ability to interact with them in a calm, non-threatening manner.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to positively interact with colleagues, coworkers, and community members from widely varied backgrounds with integrity and honesty throughout all facets of the position, maintaining confidentiality at all times .
• Reliability, a high level of integrity, and punctuality are essential.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment and…