Veterinary Kennel Attendant
Company: Coyne Veterinary Services, LTD
Location: Moline
Posted on: March 14, 2023
Job Description:
City Line Veterinary Center 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, using
hoses and spray bottles fo disinfectant. 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 "cuddletime" 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
garbages.
- 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 meetingsPhysical 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 radiationCity Line 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, City Line 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.Powered by JazzHR
Keywords: Coyne Veterinary Services, LTD, Moline , Veterinary Kennel Attendant, Healthcare , Moline, Illinois
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