Kennel Worker

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$13.00/hr - $13.00/hr

• Provide compassionate care to boarding pets and hospitalized patients
• Walk through kennel areas regularly, checking each pet for abnormal activity such as vomiting, diarrhea or blood in cage/run
• Recognize emergency situations, enlisting the aid of doctors and technicians
• Mark records correctly for abnormal eating/weight/elimination habits
• Feed and water animals according to schedules and special instructions
• Clean and disinfect all water and food bowls
• Wear personal protective equipment required for each job duty and keep PPE in good working order. PPE includes goggles or face shields, aprons, gloves and/or other equipment assigned
• Move pets to outside runs to disinfect kennels no less than four times daily. Return animals to correct kennels
• Replace soiled bedding in cages/runs
• Operate washer/dryer to clean hospital laundry
• Give baths to pets on scheduled day of departure or as necessary during boarding; this may include performing medicated baths or dips
• Perform all nail trimming and ear cleaning for boarding pets as needed
• Supervise animals when they are in outdoor areas
• Perform "cuddle time" and "daycare" as requested by the clients
• Assist the receptionist in the boarding check-in/out; this includes retrieving and bringing up pet from boarding, taking special instructions for feeding or additional services, returning all personal items upon discharge, and keeping record of all important information
• Administer flea and tick control on pets as requested by Veterinarian
• Sweep/vacuum and mop all hospital floors and change all garbage
• Keep parking lot and dumpster areas clean
• Know proper animal handling and restraint techniques
• Provide facility tours for clients, explain services offered
• Maintain food and supply storage
• Understand infectious diseases and how to control and prevent their spread
• Communicate with clients in person and over the phone
• Attend monthly mandatory staff meetings

• High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions
• Effective communication with clients in person and by phone
• Experience in caring for animals, proper restraint techniques preferred
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to work with computer-based veterinary software

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Endure standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time
• Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment
• Take safety precautions for exposure to toxins, drugs, anesthesia and radiation

Entry level

Full-time

Administrative

Veterinary Services

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