Open availability Part-Time Boarding/Kennel Attendant

Position Overview

Boarding attendants provide critical support necessary for the successful operations of a veterinary hospital, which requires an energetic and positive mind with a strong work ethic for individual and group assignments. Boarding attendants ensure a clean, organized, and all-around healthy animal environment for a wide variety of species and breeds. Members of the boarding department will frequently be required to work both independently and directly with members from other departments and receive instruction from members of other departments.

Daily Boarding Attendant duties include:

• Daily care for boarding animals feeding, walking, medicating, etc.
• Detailed cleaning of boarding facilities, and general cleaning of hospital and grounds
• Communicating with owners verbally and electronically
• Communicating between departments verbally and written, along with general administrative duties.
• Minor property and grounds maintenance, such as picking up litter and poop from grounds, replacing filters, general cleaning, & facility laundry.

Job Qualifications

· Awareness and concern for animal safety and sanitation are paramount for a successful candidate, along with a continual desire to learn.

· Cognizant and responsive in a rapidly dynamic industry with improvements to animal health and safety.

· Minimum age of 18 years old

· Reliable Transportation

· Capable of lifting 50lbs and able to work on feet throughout assigned shift

· Comfortable holding and interacting with all species and breeds of animals

· Holiday and weekend shifts ARE required on a rotational basis

To apply please send a resume and/or cover letter to the Director of Administration at Seneca Animal Hospital via really, or come in and fill out an application.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Shift:

• 10 hour shift

Work Days:

• Holidays
• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work days, late afternoons, weekends, and major holidays.

Experience:

• Working with Animals: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14