Job description

Town & Country Animal Hospital (T&CAH) is seeking a caring individual to provide assistance, care, maintenance and sanitation for animals (dogs and cats) in the kennel section of our hospital. This is a full-time position that includes weekends, evenings and holidays.

Animal Caretaker/Kennel Attendant basic duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining the animal kennel areas and the facility as a whole in a clean and sanitary condition. This includes thorough cleaning and disinfecting and ongoing sanitation throughout the day.
• Must adhere to the cleaning and sanitizing procedures and protocols of animal care, kennel maintenance, sanitation, parasite and disease control, and other animal care practices within the policies and guidelines of the hospital.
• Must maintain a humane and caring attitude towards all the animals.
• Perform other duties as assigned such as bathing and assisting Groomer when needed.
• Must feed all animals in the kennel and follow proper feeding guidelines as directed.
• Lifting and carrying animals weighing up to 50 lbs. may be required. Use of strength or agility in restraining stronger, more active animals weighing up to 150 lbs. may also be necessary.
• Basic computer skills are required and the ability to type 25 words per minute.
• Will be required to assist Veterinarians and support staff with the restraint of patients for medical treatment. Will assist veterinary support staff as needed with maintenance and sanitation of the medical area of the hospital.
• Animal Caretakers must follow proper handling and restraint of animals and practice safety methods at all times.
• Availability/flexibility to work weekends, early evenings and holidays are a required.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including, vacation, sick time, health and dental insurance, uniform reimbursement, tuition allowance, continued education in the veterinary field, pet benefits with discounts, pet products, and much more.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We strive to help our employees grow personally, professionally and advance in this field. We are passionate about what we do and why we do it. Join our team, it might be the best career decision you've ever made!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Daily sanitation of surfaces and facility

Work Location: In person

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