Overnight Kennel Assistant

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 by Reisterstown Pet Resort & Spa
Reisterstown, MD
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
About This Location:

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.

Overview:

The Overnight Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of an Overnight Kennel Assistant:

Maintain the cleanliness of the resort, including kennel buildings, front office, kitchens, grooming area, and outside grounds.

Feed and medicate all lodging guests.

Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).

Bathroom breaks for guests when requested.

Notify Management of unusual medical or behavioral problems.

Clean daycare kennels and kitchens nightly along with any other areas needing cleaned.

Maintain laundry throughout the night and keep the laundry area neat.

Perform other duties as assigned that assist the kennel staff and Management in the smooth flow and operation of the resort, care of guests and service to the clients.

Responsibilities / Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Must be available 8PM - 7AM and must be available weekends

Flexible schedule including some weekend/vacation 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 as a kennel assistant

Benefits:

Pay range of $16-18/hour based on experience

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only

SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs

Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

A large network of over 5,000 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!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).



Reference: 201763042

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Overnight Kennel Assistant

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 by Reisterstown Pet Resort & Spa

Reisterstown, MD
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
About This Location:

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.

Overview:

The Overnight Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of an Overnight Kennel Assistant:

Maintain the cleanliness of the resort, including kennel buildings, front office, kitchens, grooming area, and outside grounds.

Feed and medicate all lodging guests.

Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).

Bathroom breaks for guests when requested.

Notify Management of unusual medical or behavioral problems.

Clean daycare kennels and kitchens nightly along with any other areas needing cleaned.

Maintain laundry throughout the night and keep the laundry area neat.

Perform other duties as assigned that assist the kennel staff and Management in the smooth flow and operation of the resort, care of guests and service to the clients.

Responsibilities / Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Must be available 8PM - 7AM and must be available weekends

Flexible schedule including some weekend/vacation 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 as a kennel assistant

Benefits:

Pay range of $16-18/hour based on experience

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only

SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs

Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

A large network of over 5,000 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!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).


Reference: 201763042

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