Kennel Assistant

National Veterinary Associates•Purcellville, VA

46d

About The Position

Our Pet Resort is hiring various staff members that will cover a variety of areas from the front desk receptionist, pet daycare, and kennel tech responsibilities. If you enjoy a diverse work environment and love pets, you'll fit right in here at Blue Ridge. Various schedules are available. Normally these are 8 hours schedules. Mornings, Mid-day and PM

Requirements

Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays
Must have transportation
Hardworking
Ok under stressful situations
Can handle cleaning animal waste including but not limited to feces, urine, vomit, and other animal bodily fluids.
No animal allergies or allergies to bleach and cleaners
No injuries - Must be able to do heavy lifting scrubbing and cleaning and lifting animals out of crates and into baths.
Flexible work schedule (am shifts 5:45am - 2:45pm, pm shift 1:30pm - 10:30pm.)
Team player and self-motivated - Should be able to take instructions from shift supervisors but also be able to stay self-motivated while cleaning and attending to their assigned wards.
Willing to learn
Animal handling experience is welcome but not required if willing to learn.
Respect for animals and the cautions and dangers that come along with the job.
Willingness to learn and be trained as well as receive constructive feedback to better animal husbandry skills.