Andover - Kennel Assistant

Kennel Attendant Requirements: The person working in this position will be responsible for: 1) pet care, 2) housekeeping, 3) treatment clean up, 4) assisting doctors and LVTs, and 5) other tasks as assigned. Pet care can include, but is not limited to: cleaning cages, walking dogs outside (any weather) to eliminate laundering pet bedding, feeding, wearing, following directions and taking notes for appropriate medical care (e.g., saving specimens, amounts eaten or drunk, presence/amount of vomiting/diarrhea, etc.), changing cat litter, mopping floors, and shoveling snow. Housekeeping includes tasks within the building (laundry, dish washing, dusting, sweeping, moping, vacuuming, and other tasks as assigned) and outside (collecting animal wastes, disposing of garbage, clearing walks and lot of leaves and snow, etc.). Kennel Walk dogs outside daily Collect soiled bedding, dishes, and litter pans. Appropriately clean or launder or dispose. Clean and disinfect kennels and runs daily and as needed. Provide food, water, and appropriate medications as instructed by LVTs and doctors. Maintain records of food use, patient ins and outs, and other information as needed. Empty garbage cans as needed or weekly. Recycle as appropriate Maintain parking lot and sidewalks (sweep leaves/debris, shovel snow, salt ice). Requirements A high school education is mandatory with further education in animal care, animal handling and assisting preferred. Our assistants must have a genuine love for animals. Must be 18 years old or older to apply. Performance Responsibilities Will exercise necessary cost control measures Will strive to maintain positive internal and external customer service relationships Must be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills Must demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions when clarification is needed Must be able to be depended upon to plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion Must be able to demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and taking breaks in expected time frames Will be expected to meet all productivity requirements Must be able to demonstrate team behavior and must be willing to promote a team-oriented environment Is expected to represent the Practice professionally at all times, inclusive of proper attire and name tags Must be able to demonstrate initiative, strives to continually improve processes and relationships Position Specifications: Education and Experience: Motivation, excellent communication skills, willingness to learn, and a team oriented spirit High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred *Schedules may vary, holiday and weekend availability required.

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

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Salary : $26,000 - $33,000