Kennel Assistant

Kennel Attendant Position at Carriage Animal HospitalCarriage Animal Hospital in Lombard, Illinois is seeking to hire a Full-time Kennel Attendant to join our amazing team!The successful candidate(s) must:Have some Kennel experience (working at a Veterinary clinic, Shelter, daycare, or even taking care of own pets) Training is availableHave strong communication skillsHave a flexible schedulePart-time available- weekends/holidays amust, no exceptions!Be dependable, reliable, PUNCTUAL and organizedWork well on a teamBe able to keep an efficient log on patients in clinicBe able to multitask in a busy environmentLift and carry up to 40lbsStand and walk for long periods of timeHave reliable transportationKennel attendants provide the basic needs of animals that are being boarded, groomed, in daycare, or that are patients in the hospital.General duties include but are not limited to:Cleaning(this means anything & everything) and sanitizing cages, boarding area, bathrooms etc.Feeding and caring for canines and felines (occasionally pocket pets like hamsters)Walking canines(no matter the weather), changing feline litter pansDoing laundry & washing, sanitizing pet dishesCleaning and maintaining hospital interior and outside premises (this includes lobby, lunch room, groom room, storage room & any other part of the clinic that needs attending to)Checking on all patients throughout the dayBathing pets for the groomer or kennel baths after boardingPreparing pets for dismissalAssisting Veterinarians and Technicians when neededGiving medications to hospitalized or boarding patients (will provide training)Communicating to Vets/Techs about patients health that are being boarded or hospitalizedThe successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients and the highest quality medical and boarding care to their pets.The Full-Time and Part-time positions work Monday-Friday with alternating WeekendsPriority will be given to applicants with Veterinary and or Kennel experience. Pay rate will be determined by experience.Full-Time positions are eligible for Health, Dental, Vision insurance and 401KScrubs will be providedThe base hourly range for this position is $15-$17. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.