What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Attendant position at Bloomington Veterinary Hospital?
Kennel Attendant
Bloomington Veterinary Hospital
Bloomington Veterinary Hospital
Bloomington Indiana
Position:
The Kennel Attendant position is a key role for our kennel that provides daily care for our boarded animals and assist with kennel maintenance. The position involves cleaning, bathing, grooming, exercising and feeding our boarded animals. The Attendant is also responsible for cleaning cages, administering medication, and monitoring the behavior of our boarded dogs and cats. The role interacts with the clinical team, clients and supports our customer focused environment. Job Responsibilities:
- Daily care for boarded animals
- Bathing, grooming, exercising, feeding, administering medication, and monitoring behavior
- Assist with kennel maintenance and cleaning
- Reporting changes in animal behavior, health or concerns to Vet or Hospital Manager
- Maintaining animal records, such as weight, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake and other potential data as needed
- Other duties as assigned by Hospital Manager/Kennel Manager
- Washing, drying, and folding laundry
- Must be able to lift 50lbs or more, stoop, bend and stand on feet for long periods.
- Animal intake and release
- Giving daily updates to owners
- Ability to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments
- Interact with pet parents for check-ins, check-outs
- Plays with pets including fetch, walks, cuddles, frisbee, etc.
Skills / Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or relevant education and work experience
- Previous experience with animals preferred
- Customer service attitude
- Organizational skills
- Able to work in a loud environment
- Comfortable cleaning eliminations
- Committed to providing the best care possible
- Punctual
- Reliable
Day range:
- Monday-Friday
- Holidays
- Weekends
Shift:
- 7am-12:30pm M-F and every other weekend with varying hours on weekends.
- 12:30pm-6pm M-F and every other weekend with varying hours on weekends.
All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including:
- Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401k with match
- Paid time off
- Free continuing education
- Mental health support
- And more!