West Ridge Animal Hospital is searching for an energetic, confident, amiable person to join our team in our Purrs and Paws Lodge boarding department.We are looking for a team member to work part-time; weekend, evening, and holiday shifts are required.Duties would include, but are not limited to:
Exposure to all weather conditions while exercising dogs and cleaning outdoor areas.
Ability to work in a busy, high volume kennel environment
Must be able to move dogs of all sizes and energy levels from kennels to outdoor areas and other parts of hospital; care for a variety of species of pets; and maintain a clean and tidy kennel area always.
Must be able to accurately administer medications to a variety of species of pets, including some pets with special medical needs
Physical activity includes: some lifting of up to 50 lbs., pushing, pulling, kneeling, lifting, and bending.
Must be able to operate computers, copy machines, washing machines, clothes dryers, and dishwashers.
Communication is key; must be able to accurately and confidently exchange information daily with pet owners, teammates, and veterinarians regarding the care of animals.
Experience is preferred, but not necessary.We will train the right person who wants to excel and grow in this industry.If you have a positive and professional demeanor, weekend, evening, and holiday availability, and a desire to build lasting relationships with pets and their owners contact us today.Serious inquiries only.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.32 - $13.00 per hour
Schedule:
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Weekends
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Hours per week:
20-29
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment