Kennel Attendant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Ballston Spa, NY

16h•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. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. 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! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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.