What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Attendant/Animal Caregiver position at Mid-Peninsula Animal Hospital?
Job Description
As a Kennel Attendant/Animal Caregiver you will be responsible for delivering first-class care to our boarding guests and hospitalized patients. From exercise to the environment, their care is in your hands. You observe their health, administer medication and provide a vital communications link. The honor of being trusted with animal family members means everything to you.
Qualifications
* Experience which demonstrates strong dog and cat handling skills and comfort around animals of all sizes and temperaments
* Skills for working with computers, and for providing terrific customer service to clients
* Honest and dependable personality traits
* Work habits for working independently and part of a team, to multi-task and pay attention to detail
* Physical abilities to lift 40 pounds, stand, sit or squat for extended periods of time
* Availability for flexible scheduling and working weekends
Description
Provide essential care for our hospitalized and boarding pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits and pocket pets. Feed and exercise pets. Get to know them individually to keep an eye out for signs of illness. Maintain cleanliness with general janitorial responsibility for laundry, garbage, dishes, sweeping, mopping, etc. Bathe and lightly groom the pets. Administer medications. Assist Veterinarians and Technicians with procedures as needed. Conduct professional, yet personal, daily communications with clients on the status of their animal family member.
The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and includes a strong benefits package.
About Mid-Peninsula Animal Hospital
After a half-century in the heart of the Menlo Park community, Mid-Peninsula Animal Hospital has opened a new state-of-the-art facility just down the road in Redwood City. Our hospital combines modern, team-based veterinary care with concierge services. We strive to provide excellent client communications and service, and support our employees with paid time off, continuing education and other benefits. Mid-Peninsula Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work Days:
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Redwood City, CA 94061 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Redwood City, CA 94061: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18