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Kennel Attendant
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- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Ruff Luxury Inn —Valparaiso, IN
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Community Veterinary Partners —Crown Point, IN
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Community Veterinary Partners —Saint John, IN
- $12 - $14 an hour
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- Clinic experience
- High school diploma or GED
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Kennel Aide
Hometown Veterinary Partners —Munster, IN
- $14 - $17 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Analysis skills
- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
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Kennel Assistant - Michigan City Animal Hospital
Michigan City Animal Hospital —Michigan City, IN
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Experienced Kennel Attendant (Part-Time)
Highland Animal Hospital, Inc. —Highland, IN
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- In-person
- Entry level
- Employee discount
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Kennel Attendant

Coyne Veterinary Center Portage -
Portage, IN

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Job Details

Qualifications

Animal health monitoring
Companion animal handling
Record keeping
Pet care sanitation protocols
Veterinary surgical assistance experience
Pet care experience in outdoor settings
Medical documentation
Veterinary medication administration
Nail care
Veterinary equipment cleaning
Serving clients
Medical procedure assistance
Outdoor work experience
Pet health monitoring
In-person customer service
Mops
Laundry dryer machines
Animal enclosure cleaning
Care documentation
Assisting medical staff
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Groundskeeping
Outdoor debris cleaning
Conducting guided tours
Animal drug administration
Animal feeding
Animal disease control
Pet care record keeping
Animal tagging
Proper food storage

Full Job Description

VETERINARY KENNEL ATTENDANT

Coyne Veterinary Center in Portage, Indiana seeks Kennel Attendant to join their growing team!

The kennel attendant is responsible for the daily care, feeding and exercise of all boarding and hospitalized pets. He/She is to pay close attention to pets’ status such as signs of stress and changes in eating or elimination habits, promptly notifying technicians and/or veterinarians when a pet needs medical attention. Assisting the technicians and doctors is required, which includes animal restraint, assisting in surgery/treatments and client service. The kennel attendant interacts with clients in person and by phone. Proper record documentation and accurate completion of boarding paperwork is critical. A kennel attendant must pay close attention to details, understand and follow proper feeding and sanitation procedures and monitor boarding and hospitalized pets. A kennel attendant is also responsible for all hospital maintenance including the parking lot. We offer the potential for growth and opportunity to train to become Veterinary Assistant!

Job Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to boarding pets and hospitalized patients
Walk through kennel areas regularly, checking each pet for abnormal activity such as vomiting, diarrhea or blood in the cage/run
Recognize emergency situations, enlisting the aid of doctors and technicians
Mark records correctly for abnormal eating/weight/elimination habits
Feed and water animals according to schedules and special instructions
Clean and disinfect cages, runs and yards as needed, use hoses and spray bottles to disinfect. Use squeegees to remove excess water.
Clean cat litter boxes and disinfect kitty condos.
Clean and disinfect all water and food bowls.
Wear personal protective equipment required for each job duty and keep PPE in good working order. PPE includes goggles or face shields, aprons, gloves and/or other equipment assigned.
Move pets to outside runs to disinfect kennels no less than four times daily. Return animals to correct kennels.
Replace soiled bedding in cages/runs.
Operate washer/dryer to clean hospital laundry.
Give baths to pets on scheduled day of departure, or as necessary during boarding/hospitalization; this may include performing medicated baths or dips.
Perform nail trimming and ear cleaning for boarding pets as needed.
Supervise animals when they are in outdoor areas.
Perform “cuddle time” and “daycare” as requested by the clients
Assist the receptionist in the boarding pet check-in/out; this includes retrieving and bringing up pet from boarding, taking special instructions for feeding or additional services, returning all personal items upon discharge, and keeping record of all important information.
Administer flea and tick control on pets as requested by a veterinarian
Place ID collars on all animals
Take pets to treatment area for all medical services to be administered.
Collect any samples (fecal or urine) as requested by a veterinarian.
Sweep /Vacuum and mop all hospital floors and change all garbage.
Keep parking lot and dumpster areas clean.
Know proper animal handling and restraint techniques
Provide facility tours for clients, explain services offered
Maintain food and supply storage
Understand infectious diseases and how to control and prevent their spread
Communicate with clients in person and on the phone
Attend monthly mandatory staff meetings

Physical Obligations:

Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Endure standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time
Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment
Take safety precautions for exposure to toxins, drugs, anesthesia and radiation

Coyne Veterinary Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Coyne Veterinary Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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