Kennel Attendant

Animal Health Center At Veterinary Village; Village of Briarcliff Manor (NY); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 35.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication skills

Compassionate demeanor

Team-oriented attitude

Knowledge of basic animal behavior

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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.