Physical
Requirements:
Kennel Assistants clean animal cages and lift pets; must be able to lift 25
lbs, and team lift 55lbs, as well as restrain animals, risking exposure to
bites or scratches. Their work often involves kneeling, crawling,
crouching, squatting, repeated bending, and lifting /stocking heavy
supplies. They must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
The
primary responsibilities for a Bilingual Kennel Assistant are:
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Speak Spanish
and English fluently. Must be willing to translate information to clients.
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Walks through
the kennel areas, checking each animal individually for any abnormal
activity such as vomiting, diarrhea, or blood in the kennel.
·
Holding
animals for treatments and examinations.
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Must be
willing to be around bodily fluids (blood, urine, etc) and needles.
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Reports all
abnormal activity to coordinators and doctors.
·
Recognizes
emergency situations and enlists the aid of doctors and technicians.
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Marks
journals correctly for eating and drinking, and fecal and urine production.
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Performs
duties (feeding, watering, check off lists, etc) according to the
Whiteboard, and marks them complete on the Whiteboard.
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Cleans and
disinfects kennels using spray bottles of disinfectant.
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Cleans cat
litter boxes and disinfects kennels.
·
Cleans and
disinfects all food and water bowls.
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Picks up
soiled bedding and moves it to laundry area. Places clean bedding in kennel
with animals.
·
Operates
washer and dryer to clean kennel bedding and hospital laundry. Sweeping,
mopping, and other janitorial duties are to be performed as well.
Benefits:
·
Additional
compensation for ability to translate to clients
·
401k
·
Bluecross/blueshield
health insurance, delta dental, and VPS vision
·
Will be
eligible for pay raise after one year of employment
·
40 hour
vacation after one year of employment
·
Flexible
hours- day and night shift are available
·
Discounts on
pet services after 6 months of employment
·
40 hour work
week with every other weekend off work
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