Description

Kennel Attendant-Oxford Animal Hospital

Overland Park, KS

Full time

Who we are

At Oxford Animal Hospital, we offer primary care, boarding, daycare, and grooming services for dogs and cats in the Overland Park, Olathe, and Leawood areas. At Oxford Animal Hospital, we are committed to providing the best veterinary care. Our team of skilled veterinarians and skilled support are dedicated to their work and treats all animals with loving care and compassion.

Our Ideal Candidate

A team player who is passionate about animal care, customer service, and is highly motivated. This is a full-time position that will require 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, daycare and/or hospitalized in the facility.
• Providing courteous customer service when admitting pets to facility and returning pets to clients.
• Monitoring boarding pets’ behaviors, including eating, drinking, and elimination patterns, to identify potential problems and notifying a supervisor or DVM of concerns.
• Assisting treatment staff with patient restraint during treatments when requested.
• Administering medications, orally, topically, and insulin when needed.
• 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.
• Facilitates socialization of pets through approved supervised playtimes.
• Assists with maintaining cleanliness of hospital, boarding areas, and grounds.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.

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!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.