Seasonal Kennel Care Worker
Parkland College
•Onsite
About The Position
The Seasonal Kennel Care Worker is responsible for the husbandry and care of all program animals including dogs, cats, rodents, and lab facilities. This individual must follow disease control protocols. The Kennel Care Worker is also responsible for any medical treatments for those animals and reporting any problems or concerns immediately to the veterinarian. Due to the nature of the position, the Seasonal Kennel Care Worker must be available to work over school breaks and days the college is closed. No work will be required of this position over the summer.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with animals.
- Candidate should be a highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a professional attitude.
Responsibilities
- Feed and medicate all animals twice daily following individual instructions.
- Perform twice daily cleaning of runs, cages and cat community, following proper disease control protocol to ensure an aseptic environment.
- Keep Veterinarian (DVM) and Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) informed of health or animal behavior concerns.
- Follow specific medical care instructions and record any medical care/treatments.
- Move cages to clean behind, sweep and mop all floors, including hallway and L160 lab.
- Clean, fold, and stock kennel laundry as needed.
- Stock all food and kennel/cleaning supplies as needed.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Bend, kneel, and twist repeatedly.
- Work under stressful conditions and work efficiently and effectively under those conditions.
- Work independently and as part of team.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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