Weekend Kennel Attendant
About The Position
Countryside Veterinary Hospital is looking for a responsible kennel attendant to work a split shift every Saturday and Sunday. The position will require split shifts on holidays. Salary: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Hours are as follows: Saturdays: 7:30am-12:00pm and 4:30pm-6:30pm Sundays: 7:30am-10:00am and 4:30pm-6:30pm Holidays: 7:30am-10:00am and 4:30pm-6:30pm This job is perfect for someone who works well alone but can be a good team player. Animal experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right person! This position is every weekend and some holidays, it is perfect for someone looking for part-time hours, including high school students!
Requirements
- Passion for working with dogs/cats and understanding basic behavior.
- Comfortable handling multiple dogs/cats of various breeds, sizes, and temperaments.
- Ability to work in a physically active environment (standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs).
- Strong communication skills to interact with both dogs and their owners.
- Willingness to clean and maintain hygiene standards.
Nice To Haves
- Animal experience
Responsibilities
- Showing up on time to your shift
- Cleaning and setting up kennels for dogs
- Cleaning litter boxes and setting up kennels for cats
- Scheduling boarding reservations
- Checking boarding reservations in and out
- Walking dogs
- Ensuring all pets are fed and have water
- Giving medications to pets as needed
- Ensuring all pets are safe and comfortable while their owners are away
- General hospital cleaning duties
- Assisting clients with pet food purchases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
