- Salary
- $16 – $17
- Location
- VCA Orange County Veterinary Hospital | 1046, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Source
- Workday
Description
VCA Orange County Veterinary Hospital is looking for a part-time Kennel Services Attendant to join our team in our boarding facility. We are looking for a candidate who is reliable, attentive to detail, and provides compassionate care to our boarding pets. Experience working with animals in a professional setting is a plus. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
VCA Orange County Veterinary Hospital is a general practice animal hospital with two full-time, and two part time doctors. We value teamwork and depend on one another to get tasks done throughout the day. We welcome diversity and respect one another's differences. We prioritize our patients and strive to provide compassionate, sensitive care at all times. We practice Fear Free in which we attempt to help the patients be as calm as possible to avoid causing them fear and/or anxiety. We pride ourselves in creating a fun, yet driven atmosphere, and believe that every teammate has an integral part in our success as a whole.
Main duties are as follows:
- Feeding pets and making sure they have ample water
- Administering medication
- Bathing
- Toenail trims
- Reporting any symptoms to the hospital veterinarian
- Practicing proper restraint and safety techniques
- Cleaning of kennels and indoor runs
- Detailing of kennel wards, indoor runs, and hallways
- Restocking
- Frequent bending
- Lifting items up to 40 lbs.
- Complying with OSHA cleaning and sanitation regulations
- Laundry
As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Professional Development
- Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
- WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff
- VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
- Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
Additional Benefits
- Pet Care Discount for your own pets
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists
If you are a pet lover, interested and believe you are a good fit for this position, please apply!
Compensation: $16.77 - $17/hour. Pay dependent on experience.
At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled.
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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 - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.