Overview
Kennel Attendant Jobs in Ayer, MA at Ayer Animal Medical Center
Ayer Animal Medical Center is seeking a part-time kennel technician with the desire to care for animals join their AMAZING team!
The ideal candidate:
Canine experience required
Is motivated and hard-working
Strong communication skills
Can take direction well
Works well independently and on a team
Must be available to work weekends and holidays
Is a quick learner
Has basic computer skills
Job Overview:
The purpose of this position is to provide for the daily care of boarding pets. This includes feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, medicating, and monitoring the well-being of dogs, cats and, occasionally, other companion animals. This position requires a love of animals and the ability to warmly welcome clients and compassionately care for their pets. Kennel team members are also responsible for the cleaning of the clinic. This includes laundry, dusting, sweeping, moping, washing dishes, and other tasks on a daily basis alongside their kennel duties.
Responsibilities Include:
Daily documentation of tasks (appetite, bathroom habits etc.)
Check in and out boarding clients and patients
Verify vaccines.
Maintain a clean kennel environment.
Walking pets/ taking outside
Accurately label pets and their belongings
Administer food and medications to pets.
Accurately communicating and document any problems or concerns such as illnesses or injury
Communicate with clients updates on pets.
Cleaning of hospital grounds (interior and exterior)
Cleaning – maintaining a safe and clean area for the hospital
kennels
hospital interior/grounds
mopping
vacuuming
laundry
The hospital’s kennel operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year and does not close due to inclement weather or holidays.
Why work at the Ayer Animal Medical Center?
AAMC is proud to serve Ayer, MA, and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible.
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with starting rate ranging from $17- $18/hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
If you are passionate about pets and providing amazing care, we want you to join our team!
Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!
Title: Kennel Attendant
Company: Ayer Animal Medical Center
Location: Ayer, MA
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