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JOB DESCRIPTION: Kennel Coordinator
TEARS Animal Rescue is seeking a full-time Kennel Coordinator in Sunnydale.
Work independently and as a team to assist with adoptions, ensure the general welfare and care of dogs and puppies in our shelter, and help increase their chances of adoption.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Visit potential families, visitors and donors around the shelter to meet the dogs and puppies.
- Empower, educate and counsel potential adopters.
- Write profiles of dogs and puppies for adoption to help them find homes.
- Feed dogs and puppies and provide care and training in accordance with behavior modification programs and department guidelines.
- Facilitate the socialization, enrichment and training of dogs and puppies with the Kennel Manager, dog trainers and volunteers.
- Make sure all dogs and puppies receive any medications or treatments prescribed by the veterinarian or animal care personnel.
- Responsible for taking dogs and puppies to all appointments (vet visits, surgery, physiotherapy, grooming, etc.).
- Work with and manage kennel volunteers as needed.
skills and Requirements:
- Strong desire to work with dogs, previous experience is a plus.
- Demonstrate accessibility when dealing with the general public, customer service experience preferred.
- Communicate professionally with potential adoptive parents and ensure that the adoption process goes smoothly and quickly.
- Good command of the English language and creative writing skills are a plus.
- Must have general knowledge of the various physical, emotional and mental characteristics, as well as the training and behavioral needs of dogs. Able to demonstrate working knowledge of breeds, animal care, animal characteristics and individual personalities.
- Demonstrate personal accountability to ensure all responsibilities are completed efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays.
- Computer skills needed including Google docs, checking and responding to emails and WhatsApp messages.
- Valid driver’s license.
Send a cover letter and your CV to recruitment@tears.org.za
If you have not received a response from us within 14 days, your application has not been accepted.