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Kennel AssistantVCA • Maple Grove, MN
Kennel Assistant

Kennel Assistant

VCA • Maple Grove, MN
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Description

Kennel Attendants are responsible for the day-to-day care of pets in our boarding facility. This includes feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing and monitoring the well-being of dogs, cats and, occasionally, other companion animals. Kennel Attendants must have sufficient physical strength, mobility and stamina to lift and or move heavy pets and objects, the dexterity and confidence to administer medications, and the ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease. It is essential that they have the willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for pets in the boarding facility. Kennel experience is not always a prerequisite for this position.

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Job Requirements

  • Ability to follow low stress handling techniques
  • Able to work independently and without supervision
  • Has an upbeat and outgoing personality with ability to work with a variety of personalities
  • Enjoys working with people and able to effectively communicate with clients in person, over the phone and electronically
  • High attention to detail
  • Able to work in a fast paced environment and multi-task
  • Comfortable using a windows-based computer software program
  • Flexible schedule including weekend, evening and holiday hours
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time and able to lift 40#
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ok with cleaning for up to 60% of their shift

What We Offer

VCA Animal Wellness Center has fun and challenging opportunities in an upscale full-service veterinary clinic that offers luxury boarding, daycare, training, grooming and veterinary medical services. As a member of the VCA family you will have the ability to explore career options that only VCA can offer such as continuing education, transfer options, specialization and leadership opportunities. Employees receive competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Compensation: $15-$ and the starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field
  • Generous pet care discounts for your own pet

For more information about our facility please visit our website at: !

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
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