Kennel Attendant/Isolation Specialist
About The Position
The Kennel Attendant/Isolation Specialist provides extended care for animals housed in the clinic’s kennels, including isolation and other areas where animals are held for treatment. Duties include cleaning and disinfecting kennels and animal equipment, preparing kennels for incoming patients, feeding and watering animals, walking them, and providing lime sulfur baths as directed by veterinarians. The role also supports veterinary assistants with animal restraint and movement, helps clean clinic spaces, and uses Chameleon to update animal locations and complete assigned tasks. The specialist is expected to follow animal-care and infection-control protocols and interact professionally with coworkers and clinic customers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, staff, and patrons.
- Fluency in English.
- Excellent computer proficiency.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary communication.
- Ability to work independently and complete assignments within the parameters of instructions, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Flexibility, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
Nice To Haves
- Previous shelter experience preferred.
- Previous veterinary assistant experience or schooling preferred.
Responsibilities
- Clean and disinfect animal kennels daily and throughout the day to prevent animals from being housed in soiled bedding.
- Wash and disinfect bowls, litter pans, and other animal equipment.
- Give animals twice-weekly lime sulfur baths as directed by veterinarians.
- Recognize common shelter animal diseases and their signs.
- Know the location and proper use of safety equipment and follow its disinfection procedures.
- Follow cleaning and disinfection protocols, including the processes for healthy versus infected laundry and dishes.
- Feed patients according to veterinarian directions and understand information on kennel cards.
- Use Chameleon to update animal locations and complete assigned tasks, such as baths.
- Learn appropriate animal restraint techniques and assist veterinary assistants as needed.
- Assist with moving animals throughout the shelter system.
- Help clean clinic areas, including restrooms, the surgical suite, exam rooms, kitchen, and laundry.
- Interact respectfully and professionally with coworkers in medical and other departments.
- Follow the shelter’s guiding principles.
- Perform other duties as assigned by veterinary assistants, veterinarians, and the medical director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
