Kennel Assistant

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Scrubs provided

Job summary

Savannah Animal Hospital in Lewes, Delaware is hiring a Kennel Attendant to join our dedicated team. Must have kennel experience and strong communication, with a flexible schedule; part-time weekends/holidays required.

Candidates should be dependable, punctual, organized and able to lift up to 40 lbs. Duties include cleaning, feeding, walking dogs, litter care, laundry, and assisting with boarding and daily care.

Qualifications

• Kennel or veterinary care experience required.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Flexible schedule, weekends and holidays required.
• Part-time and full-time options; dependability and punctuality are important.
• Must be reliable, organized and able to work on a team.
• Able to log patient information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize cages, boarding areas, and rooms.
• Feed and care for dogs, cats, and occasionally small pets.
• Walk dogs in all weather and manage litter boxes.
• Do laundry and sanitize dishes and equipment.
• Keep hospital interior and exterior clean and orderly.
• Monitor patients and report to vets/techs as needed.
• Prepare pets for discharge and assist with medications.

Skills

Kennel experience

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Punctuality

Teamwork

Multitasking

Reliable transportation

Job description

Job Type: Support Staff

Description & Requirements

Savannah Animal Hospital in Lewes, Delaware is seeking to hire a Kennel Attendant to join our amazing team!

The successful candidate(s) must:

• Have some Kennel experience (working at a Veterinary clinic, Shelter, daycare, or even taking care of own pets) Training is available
• have strong communication skills
• have a flexible schedule
• part-time available- weekends/holidays a must , no exceptions!
• is dependable, reliable, PUNCTUAL and organized
• works well on a team
• able to keep an efficient log on patients in clinic
• able to multitask in a busy environment
• lift and carry up to 40lbs
• stand and walk for long periods of time
• reliable transportation

Kennel attendants provide the basic needs of animals that are being boarded, or in daycare.

General duties include but are not limited to:

• cleaning( this means anything & everything) and sanitizing cages, boarding area, bathrooms etc.
• feeding and caring for canines and felines (occasionally pocket pets like hamsters)
• walking canines ( no matter the weather), changing feline litter pans
• doing laundry & washing, sanitizing pet dishes
• cleaning and maintaining hospital interior and outside premises (this includes the lobby, lunchroom , groom room, storage room & any other part of the Hotel that needs attending to)
• checking on all patients throughout the day
• prepare pets for dismissal
• giving medications to boarding patients (will provide training)
• communicates to Vets/Techs about patients' health that are being boarded .

The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients and the highest quality medical and boarding care to their pets.

The Full-Time positions work up to 10 hour s per shift and Part time are scheduled for around the needs of the business .

Priority will be given to applicants with Veterinary and or Kennel experience. Pay rate will be determined by experience.

Full-Time positions are eligible for Health, Dental, Vision insurance and 401K

Scrubs will be provided

The base hourly range for this position is $15-$1 8 . Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.