Kennel Worker

Community Veterinary Partners • Crown Point, IN

5d

About The Position

Kennel staff members are responsible for the proper feeding and care of all hospitalized or boarded animals and the cleanliness of cages, runs and other areas of the hospital.

This is a dual role position, the ideal candidate is willing to work weekends and some holidays. We are an AAHA accredited hospital, adeherance to all policies and proceedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to patients
• Receives animals to be admitted, is responsible for their proper identification and for recroding their respective locations
• Releases animals to their owners as directed by the doctor; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed
• Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards and related areas; changes litter boxes
• Feeds each animal as prescribed by the attending doctor and records appetite
• Bathes and groom’s animals as directed by the doctor
• Collects urine and fecal specimens as directed by the doctor
• Recognizes and records any unusual condition or abnormal behavior
• Assists doctors, nurses, technicians with the administration of medications or with restraint
• Maintains cleanliness in kitchen and other relevant areas of the hospitals as directed by the Practice Manager
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed