Kennel Attendant - VCA Animal Hospitals : Job Details

VCA Andersons Corner Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time kennel attendant to provide excellent care to our boarding and hospital patients.

Responsibilities: including, but not limited to:

• Feeding and walking animals
• Documentation skills
• Cleaning bowls/dishes
• Cleaning all cages, runs, kennel areas
• Bathing animals, nail trims
• Assist other employees and clients in a cheerful and respectful manner as a representative of VCA
• Client interactions, admitting and discharging animals
• Phone and computer skills
• Should enjoy working with dogs and cats

Requirements: including, but not limited to:

• Healthy, positive attitude
• Able to humanely handle animals under various circumstances
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and carry 40 lbs bags and boxes
• Availability to work: morning, afternoon, weekends, and/or holidays
• Experience with handling dogs and cats, willingness to work with different animal personalities
• Able to read, write, understand, and follow oral and written instructions
• Able to stand for long periods of time

Benefits:

• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Generous Employee discount

Experience:

• Kennel: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Afternoon Shift (Preferred)
• Weekends (Preferred)

Work Location: In person