Student - Manchester Animal Shelter Kennel Technician (Work Study Only)

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The opportunity

Southern New Hampshire University is seeking a student employee to fill the role of Kennel Technician for our partner organization Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter in Manchester, NH. Kennel Technicians play a vital role in any animal shelter. You will be caring for the dogs in the kennel who have come from sad & unforgiving situations. They need daily care consisting of morning & afternoon cleaning, walks, training, enrichment, feeding & medications. There are volunteers who come in daily to help with cleaning the kennels & walking the dogs. Amongst kennel cleaning in the morning & afternoons, Kennel Techs assist with dishes, laundry, re-stocking the kennel with supplies & re-stocking the Roy Building with supplies needed for the dog walkers. If there is time to spare, enrichment making is a necessity for the dogs in the kennel, to ensure they keep an uplifting & enriching environment. You will be trained on dogs up to a C walking level, which is the highest level you will have access to walk.

Job Responsibilities:

• Cleaning the kennels in the mornings: noting dog's kennel from previous night, disinfecting the kennel, new bedding & toys, ensuring clean & safe kennel for dog to live in.
• Assisting the staff feeding the dogs in the mornings & evenings: See Feeding Board
• Assisting the staff & volunteers with walking the dogs each morning, mid-afternoon & evening.
• Going through A level dog walking training
• Going through B level dog walking training
• Going through C level dog walking training (with Miko; Canine Coordinator)
• Dishes
• Laundry: Main Building & Roy Building
• Floors: Kennel, Hallway, Outdoor Kennel Run, Roy Building
• Organizing Canine Shed
• Check the Play-Yard for old items & debris
• Re-stock kennel with supplies: Towels, Toys, Treats, Cleaning Supplies, Gloves, etc.
• Communicate concerns with the kennel to Canine Coordinator 1st, Volunteer Coordinator 2nd.
• Communicate concerns with volunteers to the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Respecting the protocols of ACO & MPD cases.
• Having Walkie-Talkie on at all times.
• Ask questions; do not assume.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in classes as part of a SNHU degree program
• Work study part of financial aid package
• Students with work study may be prioritized
• Reliable transportation
• Must love animals & treat them with utter respect.
• Must be 18 years or older. Please Provide ID.
• 1 year previous experience working with dogs.
• Is capable of a physically demanding job.
• Experience with working with dogs in a hands-on environment.
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to communicate when a question arises.
• Able to pay attention to detail.
• Able to multi-task.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Able to walk dogs from sizes 5lbs - 90lbs.
• Capable of being around various chemicals & waste

Learning Outcomes:

Being a kennel technician can be an extremely rewarding experience! It can whip you into shape & unveil so many truths behind why animals behave the way they do in a shelter setting. The best feeling in the world is befriending an animal who comes in un-trusting & scared; and watching them blossom into a
completely different animal. Though this work is mentally & physically demanding, it is even more rewarding. You will learn how to handle dogs, about defensive dog handling, about dog behaviors in a shelter setting, how to properly disinfect a kennel, learn to harness & leash up the dogs including tools such as
easy-walk harnesses, gentle-leaders, slip-leads, halter-leads & more. You will learn how to interact with each individual dog, and the "why" behind each tactic & protocol.

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

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