Animal Care Assistant / Kennel Attendant at Four Paws Animal Hospital

Job Description

Job Description

Calling all Animal Lovers!!! Four Paws Animal Hospital in LaGrange, GA is looking to hire 1-2 animal care assistant(s) / kennel attendant(s) to join our 12 person strong team. We are looking for an individual (experience in a kennel or clinic setting would be a big plus) who really understands how to care for dogs and cats - patients staying in the clinic, or just coming in for an appointment and being capable of assisting the doctor or the vet techs with handling and restraint. Daily care consists of, but is not limited to walking, bathing, cleaning (kennels, dishes, laundry), feeding, more cleaning (floors), more walking... etc. We need someone who can think on their feet, multitask, pay attention to detail and work hard, both individually and as a team. We are professional. Customer Service is job #1 for EVERY Four Paws employee. We are seriously looking for someone that enjoys working with and caring for animals. This is a part time position, with potential to become a full time position over time for the right candidate. At the minimum we need an individual who can work mornings 7:30-2, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Additional hours are negotiable and best discussed in interview setting. A few shorter shifts on Saturday and Sunday either occasionally or regularly are also negotiable. Our ideal candidate is compassionate, personable, focused, dependable, reliable. We work hard, sometimes we get dirty, but we find our work to be very rewarding - it makes a difference in the lives of the fur babies we care for. We are located at 101 Parker Place.

Please do NOT call the clinic directly. Covid has kept the phones extremely busy and we need to keep them clear for our clients to get through. If you are interested in applying please either send a resume or request an application. Please provide an e-mail address and we will send an application that you can fill out on-line. You can pick one up at the clinic. Please text in a request for an application when you arrive at Four Paws and one will be brought out to you. Please do respond to the questions listed here, it helps us 'get to know' you a little. We appreciate your interest in becoming a part of the team at Four Paws Animal Hospital, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities

• Caring for the well-being of pets/patients in the clinic. Including, but not limited to, cleaning kennels, feeding, walking, bathing. Assisting in maintaining cleanliness of facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in kennel or veterinary clinic setting is a plus!
• High School Graduate

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.