Overview
Do you love spending time with animals and talking with people about their passion for pets? If so, consider joining our growing team of dedicated animal care professionals.
Reisterstown Pet Resort & Spa is a full-service animal care facility offering lodging, grooming, and daycare located on 7 acres in Reisterstown, MD. We are looking for the right candidate to join our growing facility.
The Kennel Attendant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals lodging at the resort. A day in the life of a Kennel Attendant:
- Maintain the cleanliness of the resort, including kennel area, runs, cattery, and outside grounds.
- Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
- Follow procedures for completing guest activities (walk, playtimes, group playtimes, cuddletimes)
- Notify management of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
- Clean kennel and cat areas daily.
- Maintain dishes and laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
- Perform other duties as assigned that assist management in the smooth flow and operation of the resort, care of clients and service to the clients.
Responsibilities / Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Flexible schedule including weekend/holiday shifts.
- Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
- Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
- Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
- Previous experience in animal care.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, based on experience and expertise
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
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- A large network of over 2,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
- Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
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Job Details
Employment Type:
Full-time
Earliest Start Date:
16-Apr-2021
Job Location
Reisterstown, Maryland, United States
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