What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at Mechanicsville Animal Hospital?
We are seeking a part-time kennel attendant to provide excellent care to our boarding patients and to provide housekeeping duties for our hospital.
This role has two open positions:
- Part-time morning shift – 2-3 times a week with rotating weekends, starting at 7:00 AM.
- Part-time evening shift – 2-3 times a week with rotating weekends, flexible start time (depending on hire) but shift ends at 7:30 PM.
*** MUST BE ABLE TO WORK HOLIDAYS ***
RESPONSIBILITIES: including, but not limited to:
- Feeding and walking animals
- Giving Medication
- Documentation skills
- Cleaning bowls/dishes
- Cleaning all cages, runs, and kennel areas.
- Housekeeping duties like laundry and stocking supplies
- Sweeping/Mopping Hospital
- Bathing animals
- Performing services like nail trims, anal glands, and vaccinations (not required)
- Assist other employees and clients in a cheerful and respectful manner as a representative of Mechanicsville Animal Hospital.
- Client interactions, admitting and discharging animals.
- Phone and Computer skills
- Must enjoy working with dogs and cats.
REQUIREMENTS: including, but not limited to:
- Healthy, positive attitude
- Team Player
- Able to humanely handle animals under various circumstances.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs and carry 40 lbs bags and boxes.
- Availability to work: morning, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Experience with handling dogs and cats, willingness to work with different animal personalities.
- Able to be a team player and work well with others.
- Able to read, write, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
- Able to stand for long periods of time.
- Background Check
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
Shift:
- Morning shift
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work weekends and holidays?
- Do you have previous experience working with animals,? If yes, please explain
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12