Location: Champaign,IL, USA
Seasonal Kennel Care, Part-Time
Hourly Rate: $15.75
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION(S) FILLED.
Responsible for the husbandry and care of all program animals including dogs, cats, rodents, and lab facilities. Must follow disease control protocols. Also responsible for any medical treatments for those animals and reporting any problems or concerns immediately to the veterinarian.
Applicants must submit:
* An online employment application
* Cover letter
* Resume or CV
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Works closely with Veterinarian, Veterinary Technicians and other staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Feed and medicate all animals twice daily following individual instructions.
* Perform twice daily cleaning of runs, cages and cat community, following proper disease control protocol to ensure an aseptic environment.
* Keep DVM and CVT informed of health or animal behavior concerns.
* Follow specific medical care instructions and record any medical care/treatments.
* Move cages to clean behind, sweep and mop all floors, including hallway and L 160 lab.
* Clean, fold, and stock kennel laundry as needed.
* Stock all food and kennel/cleaning supplies as needed.
* Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
* Bend, kneel, and twist repeatedly.
* Work under stressful conditions and work efficiently and effectively under those conditions.
* Work independently and as part of team.
* Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
* Candidate should be a highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a professional attitude.
* Previous experience working with animals
* In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.
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For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-###-####.
Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.
Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-###-#### or by emailing ...@parkland.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer