Park Veterinary Hospital is hiring: Kennel Worker in Durham

Kennel worker opening at Park Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care, located in Durham, NC. We are a progressive full spectrum AHAA accredited small animal hospital seeking a motivated, dedicated, hard-working, kennel attendant to join our team. We pride ourselves in offering a welcoming environment for our team and clients, thereby enabling the highest standard of care for our patients. Flexible schedule with evenings and weekends is required. We offer competitive benefits and are continuing to grow as a hospital. We have been voted the Best of Durham 10 years in a row!

*We are in the process of building a whole new boarding facility by the end of 2023.

SUMMARY

Kennel staff members are responsible for the proper feeding and care of all hospitalized or boarded animals and the cleanliness of cages, runs and other areas of the hospital.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides compassionate care to patients

Receives animals to be admitted, is responsible for their proper identification and for recording their respective locations

Releases animals to their owners as directed by the doctor; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed

Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards and related areas; changes litter boxes

Feeds each animal as prescribed by the attending doctor and records appetite

Bathes and groom’s animals as directed by the doctor

Collects urine and fecal specimens as directed by the doctor

Recognizes and records any unusual condition or abnormal behavior

Assists doctors, nurses, technicians with the administration of medications or with restraint

Maintains cleanliness in kitchen and other relevant areas of the hospitals as directed by the Practice Manager

Routine maintenance of the practice, handy work

Performs other duties as deemed necessary

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or achieving a high school diploma within two years of hire (minimum age 16)

COMPETENCIES

Compassion and Empathy

Passionate towards animal care

Ability to comprehend oral and written directions

Collaboration and teamwork