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Part-Time Kennel Attendant
Companion Animal Clinic - Topeka, KS
Summary: Companion Animal Clinic in Topeka, KS is looking for a Part-Time Kennel Attendant to support our boarding facility.
Position:
The Kennel Attendant position is a key role for our kennel that provides daily care for our boarded animals and assist with kennel maintenance. The position involves cleaning, bathing, grooming, exercising and feeding our boarded animals. The Attendant is also responsible for cleaning cages, administering medication, and monitoring the behavior of our boarded dogs. The role interacts with the clinical team, clients and supports our customer focused environment.
Job Responsibilities:
Companion Animal Clinic - Topeka, KS
Summary: Companion Animal Clinic in Topeka, KS is looking for a Part-Time Kennel Attendant to support our boarding facility.
Position:
The Kennel Attendant position is a key role for our kennel that provides daily care for our boarded animals and assist with kennel maintenance. The position involves cleaning, bathing, grooming, exercising and feeding our boarded animals. The Attendant is also responsible for cleaning cages, administering medication, and monitoring the behavior of our boarded dogs. The role interacts with the clinical team, clients and supports our customer focused environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Daily care for boarded animals
- Bathing, grooming, exercising, feeding, administering medication, and monitoring behavior
- Assist with kennel maintenance and cleaning
- Reporting changes in animal behavior, health or concerns to Vet or Hospital Manager
- Maintaining animal records, such as weight, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake and other potential data as needed
- Other duties as assigned by Doctor/Hospital Manager/Kennel Manager
- Washing, drying, and folding laundry
- Must be able to lift 50lbs or more, stoop, bend and stand on feet for long periods.
- Must have open availability, to include weekends and holidays.
- High School Diploma or relevant education and work experience
- Previous experience with animals preferred
- Customer service attitude
- Organizational skills
- Team oriented, enjoys working as part of team
- Solid communication skills
- Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401k with match
- Paid time off
- Free continuing education
- Mental health support
- And more!
Salary : $13