Kennel Assistant
About The Position
Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference, build a career and create long-term client, patient and staff relationships? Come work with an outstanding team of CVTs and support staff, excellent veterinarians and committed management in a professionally challenging, supportive and team-oriented environment! VCA Animal Wellness Center is AAHA accredited and committed to providing Fear Free veterinary visits using low-stress handling techniques. Job Description Kennel Attendants are responsible for the day-to-day care of pets in our boarding facility. This includes feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing and monitoring the well-being of dogs, cats and, occasionally, other companion animals. Kennel Attendants must have sufficient physical strength, mobility and stamina to lift and or move heavy pets and objects, the dexterity and confidence to administer medications, and the ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease. It is essential that they have the willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for pets in the boarding facility. Kennel experience is not always a prerequisite for this position.
Requirements
- Ability to follow low stress handling techniques
- Able to work independently and without supervision
- Has an upbeat and outgoing personality with ability to work with a variety of personalities
- Enjoys working with people and able to effectively communicate with clients in person, over the phone and electronically
- High attention to detail
- Able to work in a fast paced environment and multi-task
- Comfortable using a windows-based computer software program
- Flexible schedule including weekend, evening and holiday hours
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and able to lift 40#
- Reliable transportation
- Ok with cleaning for up to 60% of their shift
Responsibilities
- Feeding
- Watering
- Cleaning
- Walking
- Bathing
- Monitoring the well-being of dogs, cats and, occasionally, other companion animals
- Administer medications
- Monitor pets for signs of distress or disease
Benefits
- Competitive pay with consideration for experience
- Generous pet care discounts for your own pet
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid vacation/sick days
- 401(k)
- generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
