Kennel Assistant

NVA General Practice · Lombard, IL · 5 days ago

OTHR$15–$17/hrPart-time

Carriage Animal Hospital in Lombard, Illinois is seeking a Full-time Kennel Attendant to join our team.

Kennel attendants provide the basic needs of animals that are being boarded, groomed, in daycare, or that are patients in the hospital.

Cleaning and sanitizing cages, boarding area, bathrooms, and other clinic spaces
Feeding and caring for canines, felines, and occasionally pocket pets (e.g., hamsters)
Walking canines (regardless of weather) and changing feline litter pans
Doing laundry, washing, and sanitizing pet dishes
Cleaning and maintaining the hospital interior and exterior premises (including lobby, lunch room, groom room, storage room, and other areas as needed)
Checking on all patients throughout the day
Bathing pets for the groomer or kennel baths after boarding
Preparing pets for dismissal
Assisting veterinarians and technicians when needed
Administering medications to hospitalized or boarding patients (training provided)
Communicating with veterinarians and technicians about the health of boarded or hospitalized patients
Maintaining an efficient log of patients in the clinic

Some kennel experience (e.g., working at a veterinary clinic, shelter, daycare, or caring for own pets)
Strong communication skills
Flexible schedule; weekends and holidays are required (no exceptions)
Dependable, reliable, punctual, and organized
Ability to work well on a team
Ability to multitask in a busy environment
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
Reliable transportation

Priority will be given to applicants with veterinary and/or kennel experience.

The base hourly range for this position is $15–$17. Pay is determined by experience, skills, and relevant training.

Full-time and part-time positions are available, with shifts Monday–Friday and alternating weekends.

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