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Kennel Assistant

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In-Office
Englewood, CO, USA
16-20 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
Englewood, CO, USA
16-20 Hourly
Entry level
Provides daily care for kenneled animals, including feeding, watering, exercising, cleaning, bathing, grooming, and directed medication administration. Monitors animal health, documents care and behavior, safely handles animals, reports concerns, and supports the medical team. Requires customer service skills, physical stamina, efficient task prioritization, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Job description:

VCA Wingate Animal Hospital is seeking two Full Time Kennel Assistants. You would be joining a team that makes their pet owners and their pets the number one priority. A team that goes above and beyond to provide excellent care for the animals as well as their team.


Responsibilities:
- Provide daily care and attention to animals in the kennel facility
- Clean and maintain kennel areas, including feeding, watering, and exercising animals
- Monitor the health and well-being of animals and report any concerns to the supervisor
- Assist with bathing, grooming, and administering medications to animals as directed
- Work with the medical team as needed when medical concerns arise
- Maintain accurate records of animal care and behavior


Experience:
- Previous experience working with animals is required
- Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively
- Strong customer service skills to interact with pet owners and answer questions about animal care
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks efficiently
- Physical stamina to perform heavy lifting and repetitive tasks


-This position requires availability for evenings, weekends and holidays.

Note: This job description may not be inclusive of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for this position.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Shift:

  • 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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