Kennel Assistant

Pet Animal Welfare Society of CT or PAWS' mission is the rescue and adoption of our community's homeless and abused dogs and cats.

The Dog Care Assistant will be responsible for the overall care and well-being of the dogs in the shelter, ensuring their feeding and cleanliness of the shelter.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Cross-training and managing mostly dogs but sometimes cat care, feeding, proper cleaning of the facility and proper care and handling of cats and dogs.

· Monitor the health of the dogs by observing signs or symptoms of illness, injury, or distress, and seeking veterinary care or environment changes as appropriate, in coordination with Canine Adoption Coordinator.

· Maintain healthy, safe, sanitary and cleanly housing for all dogs.

Communications and Skills

· Good communication skills to ensure a team atmosphere.

· Demonstrate familiarity with dogs and behaviors through either formal training or experience.

· Knowledge of dog handling techniques and common medical conditions.

· Enthusiastic support of the no-kill philosophy.

· Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with culturally diverse staff and volunteers in a professional, respectful, courteous and tactful manner.

· Comfortable with dogs of unknown disposition and those who may exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies.

Minimum Job Requirements

· Excellent customer relation skills.

· Dedicated to Paws mission.