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Verified Pay check_circle $16.94 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location North Haven, Connecticut

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Job Description

Job Description
The Animal Haven, a no-kill shelter for homeless and abandoned cat and dogs, is looking for a full-time Kennel Assistant (40 hours a week) whose responsibilties are:

  • Feeding and caring for the cats and dogs at the shelter
  • Cleaning the shelter and all of the animal areas in accordance with the shelter's cleaning protocols
  • Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of all areas of the shelter, including the kitchen, sanitation and laundry rooms
  • Medicating any sick animals as directed by the Medical Coordinator and/or Shelter Manager
  • Walking the dogs and providing them with enrichment
  • Practicing safe animal handling (with respect to the dogs and cats)
  • Bringing animals to and from the vet, as needed
  • Following the work schedule as posted and maintaining accurate time records
  • Performing other duties as directed by the Shelter Manager, Medical Coordinator and/or Adoption Coordinator
Must love animals and must be able to work Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Previous shelter, kennel or animal handling experience required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Paid time off
Work Location: In person


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Posting ID: 1271608347 Posted: 2026-07-17 Job Title: Kennel Assistant