Kennel Attendant

Animal Health Center At Veterinary Village; Village of Briarcliff Manor (NY); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 35 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Resumo da oferta

Animal Health Center At Veterinary Village, located in Briarcliff Manor, New York, is seeking diligent kennel & daycare attendants for both part-time and full-time roles. Candidates will be responsible for ensuring the well-being and cleanliness of animals, monitoring health, and providing companionship. Previous animal care experience is a plus, but training is available for the right candidates. The ideal applicants should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate strong communication skills. Flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, will be required.

Qualificações

• Previous experience in animal care or kennel settings is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Physical stamina to lift and handle animals of various sizes.
• Certification in pet first aid and CPR is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Feed and provide fresh water to all animals in the kennel.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennels and common areas to ensure a safe environment.
• Monitor the health and behavior of animals and report any concerns.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, and exercising pets as needed.
• Provide companionship and socialization to animals.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines for handling animals.
• Maintain accurate records of animal care and activities.
• Support veterinary staff during procedures and treatments.

Conhecimentos

Strong communication skills

Compassionate demeanor

Team-oriented attitude

Knowledge of basic animal behavior

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Health insurance

About the Role

Animal Health Center is a busy 24 hour full service hospital we are looking for a hard working and efficient kennel & daycare attendants for part time and full time positions. Experience working with animals in a hospital setting is a huge plus but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Feed and provide fresh water to all animals in the kennel.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennels and common areas to ensure a safe environment.
• Monitor the health and behavior of animals and report any concerns to the veterinary staff.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, and exercising pets as needed.
• Provide companionship and socialization to animals.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines for handling animals.
• Maintain accurate records of animal care and activities.
• Support veterinary staff during procedures and treatments as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in animal care or kennel settings is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate demeanor.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Physical stamina to lift and handle animals of various sizes.
• Knowledge of basic animal behavior and health indicators.
• Team-oriented attitude with a commitment to animal welfare.
• Certification in pet first aid and CPR is an advantage.