Weekend Kennel Team Member

Brunswick Forest Vet; Leland (NC); Vor Ort; USD 18.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Brunswick Forest Vet in Leland, NC is seeking a Kennel Team Member to ensure the health, safety and comfort of animals. You will feed, medicate, groom, exercise and monitor pets while maintaining a clean, organized kennel and communicating with owners.

The role requires compassion, reliability and the ability to work weekends/holidays. Prior kennel or veterinary clinic experience is preferred, along with a high school diploma and physical stamina.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to safely handle and care for animals of various sizes and temperaments.
• Basic knowledge of animal care and hygiene practices.
• Physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting, cleaning, and standing for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and is reliable.

Aufgaben

• Provide daily care for animals including feeding, watering, grooming, and exercising.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, common areas, and equipment to ensure a safe environment.
• Monitor animal health and behavior, reporting any concerns or abnormalities to supervisory staff promptly.
• Assist with intake and release procedures, including documentation and communication with pet owners.
• Support team members in various tasks to ensure smooth kennel operations and excellent animal care.

Kenntnisse

Animal handling

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Reliability

Flexible hours

Independent worker

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

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Leland, NC, US

Salary Range: $13.00 To $17.00 Hourly

About the Role:

As a Kennel Team Member, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and comfort of animals under our care. Your primary focus will be to maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment within the kennel facility, which directly impacts the well-being of the animals. You will be responsible for daily feeding, medicating, grooming, and monitoring of animals, as well as assisting with their exercise and socialization. This role requires a compassionate and attentive approach to animal care, as well as effective communication with team members and pet owners. Ultimately, your efforts will contribute to a positive experience for both the animals and their owners, supporting the overall mission of our hospital.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to safely handle and care for animals of various sizes and temperaments.
• Basic knowledge of animal care and hygiene practices.
• Physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting, cleaning, and standing for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and is reliable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a kennel, veterinary clinic, or animal shelter.
• Certification in pet first aid or animal care.
• Familiarity with animal behavior and basic training techniques.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with pet owners and team members.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily care for animals including feeding, watering, grooming, and exercising.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, common areas, and equipment to ensure a safe environment.
• Monitor animal health and behavior, reporting any concerns or abnormalities to supervisory staff promptly.
• Assist with intake and release procedures, including documentation and communication with pet owners.
• Support team members in various tasks to ensure smooth kennel operations and excellent animal care.

Skills:

The required skills such as animal handling, attention to detail, and physical stamina are essential for daily tasks like feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animal health. Effective communication skills help in coordinating with team members and providing clear updates to pet owners. Preferred skills like knowledge of animal behavior and first aid enhance the ability to respond appropriately to animal needs and emergencies. Organizational skills ensure that the kennel environment remains clean and orderly, promoting animal welfare. Together, these skills enable the Kennel Team Member to deliver compassionate, efficient, and professional care every day.

About the Role:

As a Kennel Team Member, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and comfort of animals under our care. Your primary focus will be to maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment within the kennel facility, which directly impacts the well‑being of the animals. You will be responsible for daily feeding, medicating, grooming, and monitoring of animals, as well as assisting with their exercise and socialization. This role requires a compassionate and attentive approach to animal care, as well as effective communication with team members and pet owners. Ultimately, your efforts will contribute to a positive experience for both the animals and their owners, supporting the overall mission of our hospital.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to safely handle and care for animals of various sizes and temperaments.
• Basic knowledge of animal care and hygiene practices.
• Physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting, cleaning, and standing for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and is reliable.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience working in a kennel, veterinary clinic, or animal shelter.
  • Certification in pet first aid or animal care.
  • Familiarity with animal behavior and basic training techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with pet owners and team members.

  Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily care for animals including feeding, watering, grooming, and exercising.
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, common areas, and equipment to ensure a safe environment.
  • Monitor animal health and behavior, reporting any concerns or abnormalities to supervisory staff promptly.
  • Assist with intake and release procedures, including documentation and communication with pet owners.
  • Support team members in various tasks to ensure smooth kennel operations and excellent animal care.

  Skills:

  The required skills such as animal handling, attention to detail, and physical stamina are essential for daily tasks like feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animal health. Effective communication skills help in coordinating with team members and providing clear updates to pet owners. Preferred skills like knowledge of animal behavior and first aid enhance the ability to respond appropriately to animal needs and emergencies. Organizational skills ensure that the kennel environment remains clean and orderly, promoting animal welfare. Together, these skills enable the Kennel Team Member to deliver compassionate, efficient, and professional care every day.

  Friday- 8am-6pm / Saturday- 8am-10am and 4pm-6pm / Sunday- 8am-10am and 4pm-6pm