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Toro Park Animal Hospital
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Toro Park Animal Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Attendant Near Salinas, CA

Seeking an independent, compassionate Kennel Assistant to join our team!

Why Toro Park in Salinas, CA?
Toro Park Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Our veterinarians have more than ten years of experience treating serious conditions and offering preventative health care. Beyond first rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and low stress , so your pet can relax in our waiting room.
Our team wants you to know...
Our staff attends routine training for many topics, including low stress handling techniques, Cat Friendly practice advice, advanced dental and surgical techniques, recommendations in diets and flea and tick products and many other areas. We feel strongly in the value of a highly educated and motivated team!
Our Commitment to Diversity:
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
Who are we looking for?
Applicants must have a professional work ethic, positive personality, excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast paced environment, be a team player and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients and clients. Prefer applicants to have veterinary experience, but will consider the desire to learn from the right individual.
Schedule:
This is a part-time position at 24-32 hours/week. Will work three 4-8 hour shifts per week. 
Responsibilities:
  • Monitoring the health and comfort of the animals as well as recognizing emergency situations and reporting any health concerns to appropriate personnel
  • Walking dogs and picking up after them
  • Feeding and providing fresh water to dogs and cats on schedule
  • Washing dishes and bowls as well as cat litter boxes
  • Washing & disinfecting kennels and cages
  • Changing bedding when soiled and replace with clean bedding
  • Washing, drying, & folding laundry
  • Bathing animals as needed and before going home
  • General housekeeping of Clinic 
  • Other tasks needed to ensure the health and safety of the animals
Benefits:
We’re dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:
  • Competitive salary: $16-$18/hr based on experience and skillset. 
  • Paid time off for full-time employees
  • 401(k) plan
  • Guardian voluntary benefits

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$44k-51k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/13/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/30/2024

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