At the Humane Society for Hamilton County, caring for animals isn’t just a job – it’s our passion. The impact we make is life-changing for the animals in our care and the people who love them. If you would like to spend your work days with animals in our beautiful new state-of-the-art facility and make a difference, the Kennel Attendant position may be the perfect fit for you!

The purpose of our Kennel Cleaner staff is to provide support to the Kennel Manager and oversight of the daily care of the animals in the facility. The Kennel Cleaner staff will provide exceptional care to all shelter animals, in regards to cleanliness and ensuring proper care

Duties & Responsibilities                                                                                                                 

Kennel Staff is responsible for coordinating the daily activities including, but not limited to:

• Reports all abnormal activity to supervisors immediately. (Ensure to place a note in the medical binders.
• Recognizes emergency situations, enlisting the aid of supervisors or veterinarians.
• Feeds and waters animals according to schedules and protocols.
• Cleans and maintains kennel area of facility, in such a manner as to provide an odor free and low stress environment for the animals.
• Cleans and disinfects cages, runs and yards as needed using hoses and spray bottles of disinfectant.
• Cleans and disinfects all food and water bowls.
• Picks up soiled bedding and moves it to laundry area.
• Places clean bedding in run with animals.
• Works outside all year round, part of the job requires working without the aid of air conditioning for periods of time.
• Maintains all HSHC equipment.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.