Kennel Attendant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Ballston Spa, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Kennel Attendant to join our family at our state of the art, 10,000 square foot, clinic. We are proud to be able to serve our clients seven days a week with hours of operation Monday-Friday 8am-6pm Sat and Sun 8-5. Applicant must be available to work evenings and weekends. We offer personal/pet benefits and extensive training in a nurturing atmosphere. Our practice focuses on interactive experiences with clients and their pets. We value a positive work-life balance and feel that empowerment, training, humor, and mutual respect are keys to success. Only team excellence can achieve the best of care for pets, which is our ultimate goal.

Job Type: Part-time.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Requirements

• High computer literacy and an attention to detail.
• High School Diploma.
• Capable of working on your feet and lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work in a face paced environment.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Veterinary experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide loving care for our boarding patients
• Walking the dogs or playing with them in our fenced in yard
• Follow daily feeding and medication schedules to ensure everyone is taken care of
• Keep Pet Parents up to date on how their pet is doing with cute photos
• Keeping the cat condos and dog runs clean
• Admit and discharge our boarding patients
• This position will be responsible for cleaning the hospital. Including sweeping mopping, dusting, window cleaning, and more.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED