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Description
Are you passionate about working with animals and committed to providing top-notch care? West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is looking for a dedicated Kennel Attendant to join our team!
Please note: This is not a seasonal position. We are looking for candidates who are available to work indefinitely.
Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:
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Kennel Duties:
- Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding animals, including feeding, cleaning, and exercising
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kennel environment
- Assist with basic grooming such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming
- Observe animal health and behavior, and promptly report any concerns to veterinary staff
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- May assist with handling animals during examinations or procedures
- Accurately document animal care and treatments
- Day Care Duties (in addition to kennel duties):
- Monitor one-on-one playtimes with dogs of all breeds and temperaments
- Provide attention, enrichment, and socialization for day care guests
- Administer food and treats per owner or hospital instructions
- Maintain and transport hospital laundry to/from our 24-hour facility
- Assist with check-in and check-out of boarding and day care pets
What You'll Bring:
- Prior experience working with animals preferred
- Knowledge of basic animal care and handling
- Familiarity with veterinary terminology and procedures is a plus
- Ability to lift and perform physically demanding tasks
- Strong communication and teamwork skill
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and compassionate
Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Training and career development
About West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center
West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, in Huntington, NY, is a 24-hour, full-service animal and pet emergency center providing veterinary wellness care, general veterinary medical care, pet emergency and critical care. From annual wellness exams and vaccinations to surgical and advanced diagnostic care, we treat pets with the best personalized medicine at our state-of-the-art facility.
West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center - a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare - offers an exceptional and supportive environment in which to practice excellent medicine, grow professionally, and work alongside great colleagues. We are a part of the West Hills family of practices, with 6 other additional hospitals, including:
West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center - a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare - offers an exceptional and supportive environment in which to practice excellent medicine, grow professionally, and work alongside great colleagues. We are a part of the West Hills family of practices, with 6 other additional hospitals, including:
- Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care, offering specialty services
- Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic
- Oyster Bay Animal Hospital
- Court Square Animal Hospital
- West Hills North Veterinary Clinic
- Station Plaza Veterinary Group
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.