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Kennel Assistant

Location Lake Charles, Louisiana
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Category
Support Staff
Job ID
30484
Role Type
Part-time
Hospital
Animal Medical Center of Moss Bluff
  • have at least 1 years Kennel experience (working at a Veterinary clinic or Shelter)
  • have strong communication skills
  • have a flexible schedule
  • is dependable, reliable, PUNCTUAL and organized
  • works well on a team
  • able to keep an efficient log on patients in clinic
  • able to multi-task in a busy environment
  • lift and carry up to 40lbs
  • stand and walk up to 9 hours with 1 hour lunch break
  • reliable transportation
  • adequate daycare

Kennel attendants provide the basic needs of animals that are being boarded, groomed or that are patients in the hospital.

General duties include but are not limited to:

  • cleaning(this means anything & everything) and sanitizing cages, boarding area, bathrooms ect.
  • feeding and caring for canines and felines
  • walking canines(no matter the weather), changing feline litter pans
  • doing laundry & washing, sanitizing pet dishes
  • cleaning and maintaining hospital interior and outside premises ( this includes but is not limited to lobby, lunch rooms, groom room, store room & any other part of the clinic that needs attending to)
  • checking on all patients throughout the day
  • bathe pets and prepare pets for dismissal
  • assisting Veterinarians and and Technicians when needed
  • giving medications to hospitalized or boarding patients
  • communicates to Vets/Techs about patients health that are hospitalized

The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients and the highest quality medical and boarding care to their pets.

The part-time position is 10-15 hours a week, weekends and Holidays are a requirement.

Priority will be given to applicants with Veterinary and or Kennel experience. Pay rate will be determined by experience.

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