Pet Care & Kennel Attendant — Flexible Weekend Role

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

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.