What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Attendant position at mvh?
Join the VCA Team! We are looking for an energetic, animal loving enthusiast to join our team at VCA Shaker Animal Hospital part time! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skills and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more! As a Kennel Assistant, you will be working with our experienced technicians and veterinary assistants to aid in daily cleaning and stocking tasks that directly affect our patient care! Whether you have experience in kennel work or are looking to get your foot in the door in the Veterinary field, we are ready to partner with you! The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to hospitalized pets. Why choose VCA Shaker Animal Hospital? At VCA Shaker, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team! Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Leadership opportunities Career development programs Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities Continuing education opportunities Tuition support and sponsorships Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space) Referral bonuses Competitive wage Medical, dental & vision insurance Generous pet care discounts Life, long and short-term disability insurance Paid parental leave Paid vacation and sick time 401(k) Full-time and Part-time positions available Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Cleaning cages and providing fresh bedding and water to patients. Doing laundry. Washing dishes for patient use. Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming all areas of the hospital. Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises and communal areas. Stocking treatment areas with medical equipment and supplies. Attending to our boarding and hospitalized patients Assisting our doctors, technicians and assistants Location: VCA Shaker Animal Hospital 223 Maxwell Rd. Latham, NY Shift Details/Hours: Includes weekends and evenings. Pay Range: Compensation negotiable based on experience and credentials $17 per hour to start. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you! If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
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