Kennel Attendant

VCA Animal Hospitals • San Diego, CA

15d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center is a fast-paced, 24-hour emergency and specialty referral practice located in beautiful San Diego, California. We proudly opened our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility on July 14th and are excited to expand our team! We are currently seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant (Animal Care Attendant) to join our growing hospital. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, reliable, and committed to providing exceptional care to our hospitalized patients, as well as provide outstanding service to our clients.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Must be able to lift 40+ lbs and be on your feet for extended periods
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 operation

Responsibilities

• Feeding and providing fresh water to all hospitalized patients as directed by the medical team
• Walking dogs and providing appropriate enrichment and comfort to all animals in our care
• Cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining kennels, runs, litter boxes, all animal holding areas, exam rooms, ect.
• Laundering hospital bedding and maintaining a clean and organized laundry area
• Monitoring animal behavior and reporting any signs of illness, stress, or abnormal activity to the medical team
• Assisting veterinary technicians and doctors in patient restraint, transport, or procedures when needed
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment, including restocking supplies and adhering to hospital infection control protocols
• Providing compassionate and respectful handling of all patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout their stay

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed