Job Description
Mountain Parks Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Kennel Attendant to join our team in Evergreen, CO.
MUST LOVE DOGS AND CATS!! Seeking hardworking, enthusiastic and outgoing candidates. This position is a key member of our team with responsibilities including but not limited to, the health, safety, and care of our fur baby guests during their stay with us, cleaning dog and cat kennels, feeding, medicating and supervising up to 15 dogs in our outside group play area, providing exceptional customer service to our clients and maintaining accurate records. Previous experience in a dog daycare/boarding facility and working directly with animals is preferred, but we will train the right candidate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Care for dogs of all breeds and sizes
- Maintaining a clean environment
- Feeding and medicating
- Cleaning kennels and outside play yards
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Willing to work outside in all types of weather
- Interacting with daycare and boarding guests
- Organizational skills and multi-tasking
- Good Time management skills
- Work under fast paced conditions
- Preferably at least 18 years of age
- Able to stand or walk for up to four hours at a time
- Be a team player and have good communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and take pride in their work is a must
- Must be able to pass drug screen and background check
- Work well with fellow employees and with clients
Employee Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 20% discount on all services (after 90 days)
- Bonuses
- Time and Half for working any of the six (6) major holidays
Compensation:
- $14.50 - $16.50 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Morning shift
Work setting:
Experience:
- Kennel Attendant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person