Kennel Assistant Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Kennel Assistant West Madison Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort Madison, AL Job Details Part-time Estimated:

$22.6K – $26.7K a year 4 days ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Pet care Kennel experience No experience needed Animal care Computer skills Avimark Bathing assistance Entry level Flexibility Under 1 year Animal restraint Full Job Description Are you a pet lover? Do you enjoy working with dogs and cats? If so, this might be the job for you. Here at West Madison Veterinary Hospital we are looking for kennel assistants who are able to care for and love on our clients fur babies while they are away! We are not only an excellent full service veterinary hospital, we also offer a top-of-the-line pet resort. A place where owners can rest assured their pets are receiving the highest quality of care while they are away. We are looking for individuals that can work on a flexible schedule, have a love for animals, are eager to learn and work in a high-energy, fast paced environment. If you think this is a job that suits you, please feel free to apply on line or in person. We would love to meet you and hopefully welcome you to our team.

Requirements:

Comfortable working with all breeds and sizes of dogs and cats. Able to stand for long periods of time.

Job requires:

walking, lifting 40+ lbs, bending, standing and crouching. Must work outside in all temperatures to get dogs out for their daily walks. Eager to learn and take on new task. Is able to listen, as well as follow verbal and written instructions. Comfortable talking to owners about their pet’s stay. Have a friendly and positive attitude towards both owners and pets. Have a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends. Enjoys working with a team and willing to learn new things every day. 18 years or older Duties and responsibilities: Clean and maintain kennels, including scooping, hosing, scrubbing, sweeping, mopping, sterilizing, etc. Clean and maintain common kennel areas and hospital areas as requested. Laundry, dishes, walking dogs, and providing personal play time for dogs and cats. Assist with feeding and medications as needed and directed. Notate every duty as it is completed. Help prepare paperwork for fully booked or busy times. Other duties will be assigned as needed. Recommended but not required to apply:

NO EXPERIENCE

NEEDED, but is a plus! Able to train from within! If you have a history of kennel work or previous experience with animal care, Familiarity with Avimark practice management software that is great, but not required. Basic computer knowledge. Basic knowledge of puppy/kitten care. Previous experience with animal restraint for treatment, is a plus. Previous experience with bathing both cats and dogs, is a plus. Any other outside experience you can offer is always welcome. Whether you come with prior experience or are just starting out, if you have a good attitude and are willing to learn what it is about to be apart of our team. We look forward to meeting you. Feel free to apply in person, or on our website (www.westmadisonvet.com). You may also call us at 256-721-1744 to request an application by email. Pay and benefits will be based on experience and schedule. Once we have reviewed the applicants, we will contact qualified applicants for an interview. Pay and benefits will be discussed at this time. We look forward to meeting you! Thanks for considering becoming a part of our team here at West Madison Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort! Schedule 30-40 hours per week

Job Type:

Part-time Benefits:

Employee discount

Shift:

10 hour shift Day shift

Work Days:

Holidays Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person