GRANDVIEW Kennel Attendant

● Provides compassionate care to patients.

● Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.

● Receives animals to be admitted, is responsible for their proper identification and for recording their respective locations.

● Releases animals to their owners as directed by the doctor; ensures that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release.

● Has the ability to communicate with owners and make them feel comfortable with leaving their pet(s) in our care.

● Can follow a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls.

● Can feed each animal as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the owner has requested and records appetites.

● Understands the importance of prioritizing tasks and keeps oneself busy and productive during work shifts.

● Can maintain laundry for the kennel, grooming and hospital.

AGE REQUIREMENT

Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High school degree or in the process of attaining.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Animal care background is desirable, but not required.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

● Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.

● Can work unaffected in an environment where dogs are barking.

● Must be available to work weekends and holidays to be considered for an animal care attendant position.

● Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying animals and food bags (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.

● Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.