Kennel Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Scrubs provided

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Lombard, Illinois is hiring a Full-time Kennel Attendant to join their team. Responsibilities include cleaning, feeding, and caring for animals, as well as assisting veterinarians. Candidates with kennel or veterinary experience will be prioritized.

The position offers health, dental, vision insurance, and a pay range of $15-$17 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Some experience working at a veterinary clinic, shelter, daycare, or caring for own pets.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitizing cages and the boarding area.
• Feeding and caring for animals.
• Walking canines and changing litter pans.
• Assisting veterinarians and technicians when needed.

Skills

Kennel experience

Strong communication skills

Flexibility

Dependability

Teamwork

Multitasking

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(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!
• 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 (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 lobby, lunch room, groom room, storage room & any other part of the clinic that needs attending to)
• Checking on all patients throughout the day
• Bathing pets for the groomer or kennel baths after boarding
• Prepare pets for dismissal
• Assisting Veterinarians and technicians when needed
• Giving medications to hospitalized or boarding patients (will provide training)
• 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.

The Full-Time and Part-time positions work Monday-Friday with alternating Weekends.

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-$17. 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.

National Veterinary Associates 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.