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Animal Care Attendant - Kennel Attendant

Colony Animal Hospital

Newport, VA | Part Time

$37k-43k (estimate)

0 Months Ago

Animal Care Attendant - Kennel Attendant

$37k-43k (estimate)

Part Time 0 Months Ago

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Colony Animal Hospital is Hiring an Animal Care Attendant - Kennel Attendant Near Newport, VA

Colony Animal Hospital is looking for an animal lover for part-time kennel/boarding help. We are looking for a self-starter who is interested in learning more about pet care and Veterinary medicine. This is an entry-level position with no prior Veterinary experience required. It involves walking, feeding, cleaning, laundry, poop scooping, outdoors in all weather, and cleaning! There is a lot of cleaning involved, but you also get to play with dogs and cats! If you love animals and want to step into a rewarding career in pet care, please apply!
This position involves working weekends and Holidays.
Kennel staff members are responsible for proper husbandry care of all hospitalized and boarded animals, including feeding, bathing, record keeping, and the cleanliness of cages, runs, and ward areas. In addition, the kennel staff is also responsible for the hospital's cleanliness.
Position Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying records and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs; requires
Sitting and standing for extended periods.
Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, and animal feces. May be exposed to bites,
Scratches and contagious diseases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides compassionate care to patients.
Can conduct oneself confidently and professionally even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.
Receives animals to be admitted, is responsible for their proper identification, and for recording their respective locations.
Releases animals to their owners as directed by the doctor; ensures that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
Has the ability to communicate with owners and make them feel comfortable with leaving their pet(s) in our care.
Can follow a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls.
Can feed each animal as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the owner has requested and records appetites.
Understands the importance of prioritizing tasks and keeps oneself busy and productive during work shifts.
Can maintain laundry for the kennel, grooming, and hospital.
Can give baths and brush outpatients.
Can collect urine and fecal specimens.
Can give hospital and kennel tours while highlighting features that differentiate us from other kennels and hospitals in our area.
Can recognize and report any unusual condition or abnormal behavior.
Can assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint.
Cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; understands the importance of the safety of the use of chemicals in our facility.
Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day.
Understands and carries out the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain the hospital's cleanliness, equipment, and overall appearance of the hospital.
Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.