Kennel Worker bei Alamo Dog & Cat Hospital

About the Role:

The Kennel Worker at Alamo Dog & Cat Hospital plays a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and comfort of all animals under our care. This position involves maintaining clean and sanitary kennel environments, assisting with animal handling with safe practices and grooming tasks, and supporting the hospital’s front desk operations. The ideal candidate will contribute to the overall wellness of animals by monitoring their behavior and health status, reporting any concerns promptly to veterinary staff. Additionally, the Kennel Worker will engage with clients professionally, providing excellent customer service and assisting with administrative duties such as data entry and cash register operations. This role is essential in creating a welcoming and efficient environment that supports both the animals and the hospital team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in animal husbandry or related animal care roles.
• Basic knowledge of animal handling and sanitization procedures.
• Ability to operate a cash register and perform data entry accurately.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a veterinary or animal care facility.
• Certification or training in animal grooming or health and wellness.
• Familiarity with front desk operations in a medical or veterinary setting.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of construction site safety protocols (due to the hospital’s industry context).

Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitization of kennels, cages, and common areas to ensure a safe and healthy environment for animals.
• Assist with animal handling, including safely restraining and moving animals for grooming, medical procedures, or exercise.
• Perform basic grooming tasks such as trimming and bathing under supervision to support animal health and comfort.
• Provide front desk support by greeting clients, managing appointments, handling cash register transactions, and performing data entry tasks accurately.
• Monitor animal health and behavior, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to veterinary staff promptly to ensure timely care.

Skills:

The required skills such as animal husbandry, trimming, and animal handling are essential for daily care and grooming of animals, ensuring their well-being and comfort. Sanitization skills are critical to maintaining a hygienic environment that prevents the spread of disease and promotes health. Customer service and front desk skills are used to interact professionally with clients, manage appointments, and handle transactions efficiently, contributing to a positive client experience. Data entry skills support accurate record-keeping and smooth administrative operations within the hospital. Together, these skills enable the Kennel Worker to perform a diverse range of tasks that support both animal care and hospital functionality.