Kennel Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading veterinary care organization in Lombard, Illinois seeks to hire a Full-time Kennel Attendant. Responsibilities include caring for pets, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting veterinary staff. Candidates with kennel or veterinary experience preferred. Competitive pay rate of $15-$17 per hour, based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401k options.

Qualifications

• Experience at a veterinary clinic, shelter, or daycare preferred.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize cages and boarding areas.
• Feed and care for pets.
• Assist veterinarians when needed.
• Communicate with staff about pet health.

Skills

Kennel experience

Strong communication skills

Flexibility

Dependability

Organization

Ability to multitask

Job description

Carriage Animal Hospital in Lombard, Illinois is seeking to hire a Full-time Kennel Attendant to join our amazing team!

The successful candidate must have:

• Kennel experience (working at a Veterinary clinic, Shelter, daycare, or even taking care of own pets) - Training is available
• Strong communication skills
• A flexible schedule
• Be dependable, reliable, punctual, and organized
• Work well on a team
• Be able to keep an efficient log on patients in clinic
• Be able to multitask in a busy environment
• Lift and carry up to 40lbs
• Stand and walk for long periods of time
• Have reliable transportation

Kennel attendants provide the basic needs of animals that are being boarded, groomed, in daycare, or that are patients in the hospital. General duties include but are not limited to:

• Cleaning and sanitizing cages, boarding area, bathrooms, etc.
• Feeding and caring for canines and felines (occasionally pocket pets like hamsters)
• Walking canines, changing feline litter pans
• Doing laundry and washing, sanitizing pet dishes
• Cleaning and maintaining hospital interior and outside premises
• Checking on all patients throughout the day
• Bathing pets for the groomer or kennel baths after boarding
• Preparing pets for dismissal
• Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians when needed
• Giving medications to hospitalized or boarding patients (training will be provided)
• Communicating to Vets/Techs about patients' health that are being boarded or hospitalized

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.

Priority will be given to applicants with Veterinary and/or Kennel experience. Pay rate will be determined by experience. The base hourly range for this position is $15-$17.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.