Kennel Attendant / Animal Care Assistant
CareVet · Port Angeles, WA · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Daily care for hospital patients
- Bathing, feeding, administering medication, taking vitals, and monitoring behavior
- Assisting with maintenance and cleaning of hospital, including exam rooms and kennels
- Reporting changes in animal behavior, health or other concerns to Doctor(s) and Hospital Manager
- Maintaining animal records, such as weight, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake as needed
- Washing, drying, and folding laundry
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
- High school diploma or relevant education and work experience
- Previous experience working with animals preferred
- Customer service attitude
- Organizational skills
- Team oriented
- Solid communication skills
Benefits
- 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
- Generous personal pet discount
- 4 day work week, no working weekends!
- Paid holidays
- Flexible schedule
- And more!