Job Description

A kennel attendant provides daily care for animals in the veterinary Hospital by feeding , exercising, and monitoring them. Core duties include cleaning and sanitizing kennels and common areas, administering medication, This role also involves customer service and record-keeping.

- included but not limited to:

Animal handing - confidence while physically handling animals is critical for kennel attendants. A major part of their role is patiently and securely working with animals in a variety of environments while performing essential tasks such as bathing, walking, and feeding Cleaning and sanitation - excellent cleaning skills are a must for kennel attendants who clean kennels, scoop poop, sanitize play areas, and wash dishes Customer service - kennel assistants often take reservations, answer phones, and schedule animal drop-off and pick-up appointments Physical fitness - working at a kennel has certain physical requirements, such as the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Kennel assistants are typically on their feet for six to eight hours at a time and may have to lift larger breeds of animals Communication skills - listening to and communicating with a wide range of people is an essential skill that kennel attendants must tap into as they work with clients and animals, answer phones, and quickly respond to coworker requests Observation skills - since they help monitor animal care, kennel attendants must be able to notice small changes in animals' behavior and report any unusual actions. Kennel assistants pay particular attention to animals that are sick, elderly, or recovering Conducting routine inspections of premises and equipment. Performing preventative maintenance. Handling basic repairs and maintenance. Perform cleaning activities such as dusting, mopping etc. Repairing machines, equipment, or structures as necessary. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system maintenance. Conduct maintenance task such as a replacing light bulbs Perform minor fixed such as a repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls etc.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 24 per week

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Employee discount Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person