Kennel Attendant

Part-Time kennel attendant red bluff animal hospital 281-487-1101

• Red Bluff Animal Hospital is looking for an entry-level Kennel Assistant who is a team player and able to learn quickly.
• Must have a willingness to learn, be detail oriented, and have a strong work ethic.
• At Red Bluff Animal Hospital, our goal and policy is to treat our clients as we would want to be treated.
• Our clients are the heart of our practice and the reason we are here.
• Our clients and patients are always treated with respect, dignity and compassion.
• Being of service to our patients is the definition of our purpose and the mission of our practice.
• Ideal position for an entry-level candidate or a student who can work 3:30-6:00 p.m. weekdays and Saturday mornings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists veterinary technicians, doctors, and receptionists as needed.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the hospital, as well as patient wards, cages, and runs.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain kennels, operating rooms, exam rooms, cages, and surgical equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness by performing tasks such as sweeping/mopping floors, wiping counters, taking out the trash, cleaning bathrooms, doing laundry, and washing employee dishes.
• Wash and sanitize pet dishes
• Check walls, doors and counters and clean as needed to remove hair, body fluids, and dirt.
• Dispose of used needles and syringes and other sharp objects as set forth by the practice policy and OSHA standards.
• Assist other staff members with tasks.
• Stock hospital supplies.
• Move boxes, equipment or furniture as needed.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly cleaning lists as assigned.

• Skills and abilities
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be punctual and dependable. Tardiness and absenteeism is not tolerated.
• Effectively communicate in English both in writing and orally.
• Carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch frequently, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain confidence and composure around pets.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, TRAINING Kennel attendant is an entry level position. Experience is not required.