Kennel Technician/Doggie Daycare Yard Attendant Position Available In Merrimack, New Hampshire

Kennel Technician/Doggie Daycare Yard Attendant Cilley Veterinary Clinic 37 Iron Works Road, Concord, NH 03301 About us Cilley Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary hospital providing medical services, overnight boarding for dogs and cats, doggy daycare, and grooming services to Concord and the surrounding areas. We are seeking additional full time staffing for our boarding kennel and doggie daycare. We are looking for coverage on shifts which may include hours on Weekdays from 7:15am-6:30pm, and which may include hours on weekends; Saturdays from 7:15am-12:30pm & 3:30p-5:30p, and Sundays from 7:15am-9:30am & 3:30pm-5:30pm. We are looking to fill a full time role, but may be open to discussing other arrangements for 20+ hours per week depending on availability and coverage needs. Professional Animal Care experience in a similar setting is required for this position . We are looking to add dedicated members to our team that have a strong passion for animal care backed by experience in this field. This job requires strength and stamina , and a lengthy amount of time on your feet. You must be comfortable handling all sizes and breeds of dogs and cats. Every day will likely bring something different and new. All applicants must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, punctual, have reliable transportation, be able to work in all weather conditions, lift 50 lbs, and be able to work independently, as well as in a team setting, as well as being ready and willing to learn new things and face new challenges. Reliability and dependability are a must. Primary duties include (but are not limited to) : Daily care of our daycare and boarding dogs and cats – feeding, filling water bowls, administering medication, cleaning & disinfection as necessary, learning and following schedules and protocols, providing all care as needed, etc. Supervising groups of dogs while they play outside to ensure their safety, bringing groups and single dogs outside and back in over the course of the day, and constructing compatible groups based on their personalities and needs. Laundry, washing dishes, cleaning cages and runs, and other general cleaning and disinfection around the kennel and hospital as scheduled and as needed. Maintenance of equipment, facilities, and grounds as needed, including sanding/salting and snow removal in Winter, and other seasonal tasks as they come up. Additional tasks as needed. Additional duties may include (but are not limited to): Customer Service and Reception – greeting clients, using computers and phones, processing payments, scheduling appointments and reservations, data-entry, processing paperwork, etc. Bathing and basic grooming of dogs and cats as needed. Please include your resume and a cover letter with your availability and why you would be a good candidate for this role . Please note that we are a small business with only 1 hiring manager for this position, so we may not be able to respond directly to all applications and inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 – $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Shift:

4 hour shift 8 hour shift Afternoon shift Day shift Morning shift Split shift

Work Days:

Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person