Kennel Attendant
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