Kennel Attendant

Description

Position at Thrive Pet Healthcare

Thrive Natick is in search of a part-time Kennel Attendant to join our growing team!

We offer an AMAZING benefits package- which includes paid time off, 401k, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA and FSA available, parental leave, generous pet discounts, and more!

Our Ideal Candidate:

A team player who is passionate about animal care, customer service, and is highly motivated. This part-time position would require 20-30 hours per week. Kennel Attendants are critical to the success of our hospital and to those pet parents who choose to board their beloved pets with us!

Job Duties:

• Providing compassionate animal care giving to all pets boarding and/or hospitalized in the facility.
• Providing courteous customer service when admitting pets to facility and returning pets to clients.
• Communicates courteously and professionally with clients over the phone and by email as well. When admitting pets to boarding, ensures all consent forms are signed; special instructions are noted; and pets’ belongings are properly labeled.
• Monitoring boarding pets’ behaviors, including eating, drinking, and elimination patterns, to identify potential problems and notifying a supervisor or DVM of concerns.
• Assisting LVTs, ACAs, and DVMs with patient restraint during treatments when requested.
• Providing enrichment and ensuring comfort and well-being of boarding pets through walking, feeding, playtimes, and access to clean blankets and food/water bowls.
• Bathes boarders, performs nail trims and cleans ears as required.
• Facilitates socialization of pets through approved supervised playtimes.
• Discreetly handles arrangements for deceased pets as requested.
• Assists with maintaining cleanliness of hospital, boarding areas, and grounds.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a starting rate ranging from $18-$21/hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.