Kennel Attendant Cypress Point Animal Hospital Mandeville, La Position: The Kennel Attendant position is a key role for our kennel that provides daily care for our boarded animals and assist with kennel maintenance. The position involves cleaning, bathing, grooming, exercising and feeding our boarded animals. The Attendant is also responsible for cleaning cages, administering medication, and monitoring the behavior of our boarded dogs. The role interacts with the clinical team, clients and supports our customer focused environment.
Job Responsibilities: - Bathing, drying and moderate grooming for animals daily for busy facility
- Daily care for boarded animals
- Bathing, grooming, exercising, feeding, administering medication, and monitoring behavior
- Kennel maintenance cleaning kennels, runs, sweeping, yard clean up.
- Reporting changes in animal behavior, health or concerns to Vet or Hospital Manager
- Other duties as assigned by Doctor/Hospital Manager/Kennel Manager
- Washing, drying, and folding laundry daily
- Must be able to lift 50lbs or more, stoop, bend and stand on feet for long periods.
- Maintaining a positive attitude in stressful situations and or high-volume times
- Follow schedule at all times Punctual
- Must be available to work weekends
- Holidays are a MUST
Skills / Qualifications: - High School Diploma or relevant education and work experience
- Previous experience with animals preferred
- Customer service attitude
- Organizational skills
- Team oriented, enjoys working as part of team
- Solid communication skills
All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including: - Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401k with match
- Paid time off
- Free continuing education
- Mental health support
- And more!