**PREFERENCE TO THOSE HAVING PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AS A KENNEL ATTENDANT**
**YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ON BOTH SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS**
**YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WORK TO AT LEAST 6PM ON THE WEEKDAYS**
Overview
Join our dedicated veterinary team as a Veterinary Kennel Attendant, where your passion for animal care and hands-on skills will make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional kennel and animal husbandry services, ensuring a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for our patients. Your energetic and proactive approach will support veterinary professionals in delivering top-tier medical care while fostering a compassionate atmosphere for every animal that walks through our doors.
Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, cages, and treatment areas to promote optimal health and hygiene standards.
- Assist with animal restraint during examinations, treatments, and procedures to ensure safety for both animals and staff.
- Administer medications and treatments accurately following veterinary instructions, including oral medications, and topical applications.
- Handle a variety of animals including dogs and cats with gentle care, ensuring their comfort and safety at all times.
- Monitor animals’ behavior and vital signs to detect signs of distress or illness, communicating observations promptly to veterinary staff.
- Provide basic grooming services, such as brushing fur and trimming nails
- Engage in play activities and exercise with all pets
- Keep records of the pet's feedings, treatment and other updates
Qualifications
- Proven experience working in a veterinary hospital or animal shelter environment with kennel duties.
- Strong knowledge of animal husbandry practices, including feeding, cleaning, and basic health monitoring.
- Experience with veterinary terminology, medication administration, and aseptic techniques.
- Skilled in animal handling across different species with an emphasis on dog and cat handling and restraint techniques.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting effectively with team members and pet owners.
- Join us if you’re eager to bring your animal care expertise into a dynamic environment where every day offers new opportunities to improve lives through compassionate veterinary service!
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- How many years of Veterinary experience do you have?
- How many years of Veterinary Kennel Attendant experience do you have?
- We are located in Hampton, VA. If your residence is not in Hampton, are you willing to travel to Hampton on a DAILY basis (or whatever) your schedule may be for work. Please reply with a YES or NO
- On Weekdays, Are you able to work between the hours of 6:45am-6:00pm? Please reply with a YES or NO
- Are you able to work on Saturdays and Sundays? Please reply with a YES or NO
- I have read, understand and agree to the pay range for the Veterinary Kennel Attendant position. Please reply with a YES or NO
- Interview days are Monday-Thursday (occasionally Saturdays) and the interview time is 4:15-4:30pm (Saturday at 10:00 am) ONLY. Are you available to attend on one of those days and time? Please reply with a YES or NO
- I have previously interviewed with the company, Mercury Animal Hospital, Inc in the past. Please reply with a YES or NO
- I have previously been offered a position with the company, Mercury Animal Hospital, Inc in the past. Please reply with a YES or NO
- I have previously worked for the company, Mercury Animal Hospital, Inc in the past. Please reply with a YES or NO
- I understand that if I do not answer all of the screener questions, I will NOT receive an interview. Please reply with a YES or NO
- I have worked previously at a Veterinary Hospital/Humane Society/Boarding Kennel etc. as a Veterinary Kennel Attendant (must show on resume). Please answer YES or NO
Ability to Commute:
- Hampton, VA 23666 (Required)
Work Location: In person
