Kennel Attendant

Kennel AttendantColony Plaza Animal HospitalThe Villages, FloridaA Little About Us: Colony Plaza Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal practice serving The Villages community since 2013. We provide comprehensive care including wellness services, dentistry, surgery, in-house diagnostics, digital imaging, daytime urgent care, and boarding. Our focus on individualized wellness plans and client education allows us to build lasting relationships with both pets and their families.We believe in a Whole-Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in in driving are top priorities. All positions come with growth opportunites!The Kennel Attendant position is a key role for our kennel that provides daily care for our boarded animals and assist with kennel maintenance.  The position involves cleaning, bathing, exercising and feeding our boarded animals.  The Attendant is also responsible for cleaning cages, administering medication, and monitoring the behavior of our boarded dogs - with room to grow skills to help support our hospital team.  The role interacts with the clinical team, clients and supports our customer focused environment.  Job Responsibilities: Daily care for boarded animals Bathing, exercising, feeding, administering medication, and monitoring behavior Assist with kennel maintenance and cleaning Reporting changes in animal behavior, health or concerns to Vet or Hospital Manager Maintaining animal records, such as weight, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake and other potential data as needed Other duties as assigned by Doctor/Hospital Manager/Kennel Manager Washing, drying, and folding laundry Must be able to lift 50lbs or more, stoop, bend and stand on feet for long periods. Skills / Qualifications: High School Diploma or relevant education and work experience Previous experience with animals preferred Customer service attitude Organizational skills Team oriented, enjoys working as part of team Solid communication skills All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including:Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityLife insurance401k with matchPaid time offFree continuing educationMental health supportAnd more!