Kennel Attendant Gilmer Park Animal Clinic South Bend, IN Job Details Part-time $13 - $15 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Sweeping Cat care Lifting Dog handling Laundry Dog walking Mopping Computer skills Dog care Full Job Description Gilmer Park Animal Clinic has an opening for a kennel attendant. We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive individual that is looking to become involved in caring for animals. We are currently looking for the right person to start immediately. Hours may include Sunday through Saturday, 7:30 am to 12 pm and 3pm to 7pm. This is a part time position expected to involve 25-30 hours per week. Kennel attendants should expect to work every other weekend with opposite weekends off. Since holidays are busy boarding times, holiday shifts and weekends are a requirement of this position. Duties involve cleaning kennels and runs, feeding, watering, medicating, walking and playing with dogs. For cats duties include cleaning cat condos, feeding, watering and giving medication including insulin. Housekeeping duties include cleaning kennels and cages in the hospital and the kennel area, laundry, sweeping, mopping and tidying all areas of the hospital. Additional duties may include wrapping surgical packs and cleaning instruments, assisting in anesthesia induction, setting up for surgery, and restraining pets for nail trims, anal glands expression and blood sampling. Monthly staff meetings provide training in all areas of animal care, veterinary medicine and customer service. Staff meetings are mandatory and take place the second Friday of each month. This is a job requiring attention to detail and good housekeeping skills. Computer skills are required. Previous experience working with both dogs and cats is strongly recommended. We are looking for someone who is reliable, responsible and willing to learn. For full time employees after 90 days, benefits include employee discount, health insurance and Aflac supplemental insurance, option for vision and dental insurance.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$13.00 - $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 30.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Shift:

4 hour shift 8 hour shift Split shift

Work Days:

Holidays Monday to Friday Rotating weekends

Work Location:

In person