What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boarding Attendant position at VetEvolve?
Description
If you are energetic, love animals, and looking for your chance to work in a Veterinary Hospital, we have the job for you! Arnold Pet Station is looking to hire Part Time Kennel Attendants to become a part of our team! This position will involve working within the Kennel, taking care of boarding and hospitalized patient as well as assisting doctors and technicians during appointments and treatment.
Requirements
Candidates will ideally have kennel, or otherwise pet care experience, and will be 18 years of age.
- Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.
- Provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized patients including, walking, feeding and medicating.
- Document patient conditions while they stay within the facility.
- Report any concerns to a Doctor or Veterinary Technician.
- Check in clients for appointments and assist the Doctor during appointments.
- Help restrain patients for doctors and technicians.
- Thoroughly clean and disinfect the kennel areas of the hospital as often as is necessary.
- Supervise our Doggie Daycare clients to ensure they get plenty of playtime and proper socialization.
- Bathe, Groom and provide Tender Loving Care to boarded, hospitalized and grooming animals.
- Assist with intake and discharge of all pets. Make sure cages and animals are properly labeled and that personal property (toys, treats, blankets, leashes) are stored in the proper area and identified.
- Patrol hospital grounds daily (front and back), picking up any trash and stool material.
The position requires working a flexible schedule that will include working days, evenings and rotating Saturdays & Sundays, as well as various holidays
