Description Position at Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital Kennel Attendant-Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital Full-timeCollinsville, ILAt Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital, we are a close team who believes in helping each other and supporting each other regardless of title or position. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment. We strive to promote a positive work/life balance and invest heavily in our employees. We provide time for continuing education for ALL positions, as well as educational opportunities in the clinic for our staff to continue to learn and grow. We believe in going above and beyond to help our clients and maintain the small clinic feel while having the support and benefits of being a part of a large network of hospitals through our parent company, Thrive Pet Healthcare. Position Overview:You will be responsible for the overall care and well-being of the animals at our facility. This position will require weekend hours. Responsibilities:
- Handle general care tasks such as feeding and bathing of the animals
- Assist in restraining animals for veterinary team members
- Keep records of animal feedings, treatments, and other updates
- Engage in play activities and exercise with the animals
- Maintain a clean and healthy environment
Qualifications:
- Passion to help and treat animals
- Ability to interact with animals in a calm, non-threatening manner
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience in animal care or other related fields is preferred but not required
Benefits - our care in action Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
- Competitive pay -starting at $15/hr
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
- Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
- Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
- Personalized care for every family-forming journey
- Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
- Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
- Student loan management tools and assistance
We invest heavily in our employees with many opportunities for growth and development! We offer outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, continuing education, generous pet discounts, and much more! Apply today!