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Kennel Worker (OPS)

Employer
St. Petersburg College
Location
Florida, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jul 24, 2021


Kennel Worker (OPS)

Compensation: $9.52
Openings: 1
PeopleSoft ID: 4404

Department: Veterinary Technology
Location: Veterinary Technology Center

Key Position Information:
Kennel workers will be taking care of animals such as dogs and cats, but may also occasionally find themselves in contact with other domestic animals. This includes general up-keep of all animals and their care (Cleaning, feeding, walking, etc.)


Position Summary:
Kennel workers are responsible for providing basic animal care. Kennel workers will be taking care of animals such as dogs and cats, but may also occasionally find themselves in contact with other domestic animals in places like veterinary clinics and animal shelters. Those interested are expected to have prior experience with animals.

They are in charge of the general upkeep of animals in their care and must provide individualized attention to them so they stay healthy and happy, anticipating their needs if necessary.

General duties include keeping cages clean and sanitized; walking, feeding and picking up after the animals; and reporting on the animal's condition.

Essential Duties
  • Preparing food and feeding the animals
  • Keeping animals clean and grooming them
  • Exercising dogs in a yard or taking them for walks
  • Cleaning out kennels and cages
  • Maintaining cages, runs and grounds
  • Looking after animals which are elderly, ill or distressed


Requirements::
Education:

None.

Experience:

Previous experience working with animals preferred.

Knowledge:
  • Confidence in handling animals
  • Ability to communicate with a range of people

Skills:
  • Good teamworking skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Good observational skills to notice changes in animals' behaviour
  • Problem-solving

Physical:

Physical:
  • Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
  • Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, and extreme temperatures.

License:

None.


Responsibilities:


To apply, visit https://web.spcollege.edu/hrapp/job/4404

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Pamela Smith, the director of EA/EO/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.

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