Kennel Attendant
Company: Mission Veterinary Partners
Location: Berlin
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
Indulge Pet Resort has an opportunity for a Kennel Assistant to
join our team!Location: 240 Central St, Berlin, MA 01503?Shift
Details: Full-time or part-time positions available! Must have
availability to work weekends and some holidaysIndulge Pet Resort
is a 7500 square foot, recently renovated boarding and daycare
operation with one of the largest outdoor play areas in central
Massachusetts. Our current employees are very reliable, able to
keep up with a fast-paced job, and are always willing to help each
other out. A full kennel for us would be -30 boarders or 60+
daycare dogs during the week. The level of care we provide for the
dogs is of the utmost importance and we trust our staff to care for
these dogs as if they were our own.Our current employees are very
reliable, able to keep up with a fast-paced job, and are always
willing to help each other out. Ideal candidates thrive in a
fast-paced, active environment and excel at keeping themselves
busy. We start all new hires in the kennels but promote from
within, so there is potential for long-term career growth.Job
Summary: The Kennel Assistant provides daily care, feeding and
exercise of boarding and hospitalized animals. The Kennel Assistant
also pays close attention to animals general health signs such as
signs of stress and changes in eating or elimination habits,
promptly notifying technicians and veterinarians when a pet needs
medical attention. The Kennel Assistant interacts with clients in
person and by phone and e-mail. Proper record documentation and
accurate completion of boarding forms and cage cards is critical.
The Kennel Assistant must pay close attention to details,
understand, and follow proper feeding and sanitation procedures and
monitor boarding and hospitalized pets.
Responsibilities:
How you'll make an impact:Maintain and uphold Core Values and
Mission Statement of MVP.Provide compassionate care to boarding
pets and hospitalized patients.Check-in animals for boarding, talk
with owners, write specific feeding and medication instructions,
play times, walks, additional services; record all information on
boarding forms; place ID collars on all animals; record and label
all personal belongings.Mark records correctly for eating, drinking
and elimination habits; feed and water animals according to
schedules; administer medications to pets that require medications
while boarding; administer flea and tick control on all
animals.Record medication instructions on the kennel medication
board.Walk through kennel area regularly, checking each pet for any
abnormal activity such as vomiting, diarrhea or blood in the cage
or in the run.Make medical records for animals needing a doctor
exam, inform receptionists that there are now doctor charges, and a
doctor discharge is needed; take pets to treatment area for all
medical services to be administered.Report abnormal activity to
doctors and technicians, pull patients medical record; recognize
emergency situations, enlisting the aid of doctors and
technicians.Supervise animals when they are in the yard.Perform TLC
play times or walks for clients who have requested it.Move pets to
yard or other areas so runs can be disinfected; return animal to
correct run after the run is clean and dry; remove soiled bedding
and take it to the laundry area; place clean bedding in runs;
operate washer and dryer to clean kennel bedding and hospital
laundry.Clean and disinfect cages, runs and yard as needed, using
hoses and spray bottles of disinfectant. Use a squeegee to remove
excess water; clean cat litter boxes and disinfect kitty condos;
clean and disinfect all food and water bowls.Wear personal
protective equipment required for the area and maintain the
personal protective equipment in good working order. Personal
protective equipment includes goggles or face shields, aprons, full
body aprons, gloves, boots and booties or other equipment
assigned.Check out animals for boarding, talk with owners, return
all personal belongings, and review boarding report card with
client; give baths to animals that qualify for a bath before they
go home.
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Confidence around animals
and pets.Knowledge of proper animal restraint techniques.Knowledge
of infectious diseases and how to control and prevent their
spread.Must have reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language
ability (reading, writing, and ability to speak the English
language) to perform the duties proficiently.Must be in the process
of obtaining or have attained a high school diploma or
equivalent.Must be 16 years of age or older.We put people first and
never compromise on our values.Apply today for immediate
consideration!Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal
opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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