Vet Clinic Kennel Assistant — Flexible Schedule & Team

Carriage Animal Hospital; 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(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 amust, no exceptions!

is dependable, reliable, PUNCTUAL and organized

works well on a team

able to keep an efficient log on patients in clinic

able to multitask in a busy environment

lift and carry up to 40lbs

stand and walk for long periods of time

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 and Technicians when needed

giving medications to hospitalized or boarding patients (will provide training)

communicates 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 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. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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