What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Attendant position at CareVet?
Job Description: Kennel Attendant
Location: South Bend, IN
A kennel attendant is responsible for the daily care and well-being of animals in the hospital and kennel. The attendant will be responsible for feeding, watering, and exercising animals, as well as cleaning and maintaining their spaces. The attendant will also be responsible for monitoring the health and behavior of animals and reporting any concerns to the appropriate staff member.
Responsibilities:
- Feed and water animals according to their individual needs
- Exercise animals as needed
- Clean and maintain animal living spaces
- Monitor animal health and behavior
- Report any concerns to appropriate staff member
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Wide range of hospital cleaning duties
Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Weekend and holiday availability