KC Animal Hospital and Pet Resort

Looking to hire Animal Care Specialist/Kennel Assistant. Must be at least 16 years old to apply. Must LOVE animals.

Duties include:
*Walks through kennel area checking each animal individually for any abnormal activity such as vomiting, diarrhea or blood in the cage or run.
*Reports all abnormal activity to supervisors, doctors and nurses, makes a file so the animal can be examined.
*Recognizes emergency situations, enlisting the aid of doctors and nurses.
*Marks charts correctly for eating, drinking, fecal and urine production.
*Feeds and waters animals according to schedules.
*Cleans and disinfects cages, and runs as needed using hoses, power washer and spray bottles of disinfectant.
*Cleans cat litter boxes and disinfects kitty condos.
*Cleans and disinfects all food and water bowls.
*Picks up soiled bedding and moves it to laundry area.
*Places clean bedding in run with animals.
*Performs baths on those animals that quality for a bath, the day before they go home.
*Prepares “Boarding Report Cards” for animals going home so the owner can see how their pet boarded.
*Checks in animals for boarding, speaks professionally with owners, writes specific feeding instructions, medication instructions, play times, walks, special services and records all of this information on boarding forms.
*Provides tours of the kennel to potential new clients, giving them information on our facility, answers questions and conducts themselves in a professional manner.
*Places correct ID collars on all animals.
*Records and labels all belongings.
*Ensures all belongings go home with the owner upon checkout.
*Checks animals out for boarding, speaks with owners, brings up all belongings and goes over boarding report cards.
*Operates washer and dryer to clean kennel bedding and hospital laundry.
*Works outside all year round while walking dogs
*Assists technicians in cleaning the treatment area.
*Cleans the staff and client bathrooms.
*Is proactive and asks for tasks when there is down time.
*Other duties may be assigned.

Please email resume to practicemanager@kcanimalhospital.com or apply on our website www.kcanimalhospital.com. Position is part time - full time depending on kennel popularity. Great starting position for anyone interested in working with animals