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The purpose of this position is to provide kennel assistance for the Veterinary Technology program by supporting the Faculty, Staff, Students, and our four-legged family members. We also feel that this position will help the student grow in confidence, self-esteem, and people skills that would benefit the Columbus State Community and into the future. This position is open to students with Only Federal Work-Study eligibility. Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements. Duties are numbered for convenience, and do not indicate order in terms of importance, frequency that the duty is performed, or the amount of time spent on the duty. Duties to include customer service (assisting students, answering questions), handling of confidential documents (filing), general cleaning of kennel area, and assisting the Veterinary Technology program within the kennel guidelines. 1) Assists department staff with general offices duties and clerical/administrative work including but not limited to: scanning, filing, making copies, etc. 2) Helps to clean the kennels areas for dogs, cats, and exotic animals. 3) Helps to maintain the work area: Doing laundry and returning it to its correct place. Washing dishes in the dishwasher and putting them away. c) Rotating trash cans when full and emptying them when needed. Mopping floors as needed. 4) Walks and plays with dogs for enrichment and exercise. 5) Cleans the Cat Enrichment (play) room (putting all toys away and throwing away clumps of hair or trash). 6) Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Customer service, Computers, Animal Restraint (Dogs and Cats), Skill in: Customer service, Computers, Animal Restraint (Dogs, Cats, Exotic Animals), General cleaning Ability to: Help with the general animal care duties to include every day cleaning of kennel area, laundry, and kitchen duties. Minimum/General Qualifications: This position requires applicants to have Federal Work Study as part of their current Financial Aid package with Columbus State. You must also be enrolled in SIX or more credit hours in a degree or certificate program. Visit ****************************************************** for a full explanation of eligibility requirements or visit Nestor Hall 113 to request Federal Work Study if you were not awarded it already. Any applicants without Federal Work Study eligibility will not be considered for this position. Applicants must have received a high school diploma or a certificate of attendance from an accredited secondary school or a certificate of high school equivalence and be exempt from Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4109. Must have reliable transportation or other means to get to work regularly. Students enrolled as Transient, College Credit Plus, Undecided, or otherwise non-degree-seeking are not considered eligible for Student Employment. Schedule: TBD by the needs of department and student schedule between office hours of Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm. The student can work up until 9pm depending on the day. Maximum 20 hours per week. Work will be performed: on-site only Pathways/Majors that may be interested in this position: Position Specific Qualifications: N/A Preferred Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications are acceptable for this position. On-the-job training will be available. Professional Development Students employed by Columbus State are exposed to professional work environments where they develop many of the important transferable skills necessary for future success in the workforce. We are dedicated to helping students set the stage for professional life through their participation in the following program(s): CSTATE GROW (Guided Reflections on Work) The program consists of brief, structured conversations between supervisor and student to reflect on and integrate what they are learning. All student employees and their functional supervisors participate in this program during Autumn and Spring semesters. Career and Leadership Development Program (CLDP) The program consists of paid competency-based career and leadership development activities designed by Career Services. All Tier/Level III positions are automatically enrolled in this program. Career competencies you can expect to learn through Student Employment: Career & Self Development Critical Thinking Leadership Teamwork Communication Equity & Inclusion Professionalism Technology Full Time/Part Time: Part time Union (If Applicable): Scheduled Hours: 20 Additional Information In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following: Please ensure you have all the necessary documents available when starting the application process. For all faculty positions (Instructor, Annually Contracted Faculty, and Adjunct), you will need to upload an unofficial copy of your transcript when completing your aplication. Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application. If you are a current employee of Columbus State Community College, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process. 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We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team. The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their boarded and hospitalized pets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Cleaning cages. * Feeding and caring for dogs and cats. * Walking dogs. * Bathing dogs. * Doing laundry. * Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises. * Assisting Doctors and Technicians when necessary. We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts and more! If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Practice All animals deserve compassionate veterinary care. As a veterinarian and boarding facility, All Creatures Veterinary Clinic & Lodge provides a diverse blend of exceptional veterinary and pet services to meet your pet's needs. We proudly welcome dogs, cats, pocket pets, and other exotic pets to our AAHA accredited veterinary hospital. You'll find our clinics, conveniently located in Wayne and Medina counties, provide easy access to clients and their pets from all surrounding cities of Rittman, Wadsworth, and Sterling, OH. If your pet has fur, feathers, or scales, we welcome them as members of our own pet family, treating them with gentleness and compassion, combined with comprehensive veterinary medical services. More about the Role Reporting into the Practice Manager, the Kennel Assistant provides care to address the needs of patients that are visiting the practice for grooming and / or boarding. The Kennel Assistant ensures that the boarding area is clean and safe for all patients by cleaning cages, runs, and ward areas and washing laundry. The Kennel Assistant walks, feeds, and administers medication to patients (as needed and supervised by Doctor or Technician and based on confidence and experience). Competencies Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making Doctors, teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with practice team members. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other's ideas. Continually looking for ways to help others. Communicating: Conveying boarding outcomes to clients and teammates to ensure successful client care. Active Listening: Following the expressed wishes of clients. Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction. Essential Responsibilities Provides great care for patients visiting the practice for grooming and / or boarding. Ensures patients are admitted noting the client's specific instructions to ensure a quality outcome including contact information and pick up time. Accurately and legibly records information related to the patient such as feeding schedules, appearance, and behavior during practice visit. Observes patient's appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent. Appropriately handles patients and as needed, properly restrains hard-to-control patients. Walks patients several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder. Applies knowledge of normal food and liquid requirements and as required, provides special food and liquids. Ensures patients are clean and fresh smelling and have been checked by a Technician / Doctor prior to discharge; ensures patient has all personal property upon exit. Ensures cages and patients are properly numbered and identified and that personal property (toys, treats, blankets, leashes) are stored in the proper areas and identified. Regularly cleans, disinfects and maintain kennels, cages, runs and stalls as often as is necessary to ensure no cages or kennels are soiled and odors are not apparent. Performs general cleaning in other areas of the hospital to control the spread of disease. Washes and sterilizes water and food bowls. Launders and dries towels and blankets. Walks hospital grounds regularly and cleans any trash and stool material; empties trash throughout the practice and grounds. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements/Qualifications Ability to work on weekends as required Previous veterinary experience preferred Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients over 25 pounds with assistance Practices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE Benefits Offered Paid time off Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance Retirement benefits or accounts Bonus incentive Flexible work schedules Career and professional development Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. Pay Range USD $15.00 - USD $15.00 /Hr.

Practice All animals deserve compassionate veterinary care. As a veterinarian and boarding facility, All Creatures Veterinary Clinic & Lodge provides a diverse blend of exceptional veterinary and pet services to meet your pet's needs. We proudly welcome dogs, cats, pocket pets, and other exotic pets to our AAHA accredited veterinary hospital. You'll find our clinics, conveniently located in Wayne and Medina counties, provide easy access to clients and their pets from all surrounding cities of Rittman, Wadsworth, and Sterling, OH. If your pet has fur, feathers, or scales, we welcome them as members of our own pet family, treating them with gentleness and compassion, combined with comprehensive veterinary medical services. More about the Role Reporting into the Practice Manager, the Kennel Assistant provides care to address the needs of patients that are visiting the practice for grooming and / or boarding. The Kennel Assistant ensures that the boarding area is clean and safe for all patients by cleaning cages, runs, and ward areas and washing laundry. The Kennel Assistant walks, feeds, and administers medication to patients (as needed and supervised by Doctor or Technician and based on confidence and experience). Competencies Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making Doctors, teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with practice team members. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other's ideas. Continually looking for ways to help others. Communicating: Conveying boarding outcomes to clients and teammates to ensure successful client care. Active Listening: Following the expressed wishes of clients. Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction. Essential Responsibilities Provides great care for patients visiting the practice for grooming and / or boarding. Ensures patients are admitted noting the client's specific instructions to ensure a quality outcome including contact information and pick up time. Accurately and legibly records information related to the patient such as feeding schedules, appearance, and behavior during practice visit. Observes patient's appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent. Appropriately handles patients and as needed, properly restrains hard-to-control patients. Walks patients several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder. Applies knowledge of normal food and liquid requirements and as required, provides special food and liquids. Ensures patients are clean and fresh smelling and have been checked by a Technician / Doctor prior to discharge; ensures patient has all personal property upon exit. Ensures cages and patients are properly numbered and identified and that personal property (toys, treats, blankets, leashes) are stored in the proper areas and identified. Regularly cleans, disinfects and maintain kennels, cages, runs and stalls as often as is necessary to ensure no cages or kennels are soiled and odors are not apparent. Performs general cleaning in other areas of the hospital to control the spread of disease. Washes and sterilizes water and food bowls. Launders and dries towels and blankets. Walks hospital grounds regularly and cleans any trash and stool material; empties trash throughout the practice and grounds. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements/Qualifications Ability to work on weekends as required Previous veterinary experience preferred Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients over 25 pounds with assistance Practices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE Benefits Offered Paid time off Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance Retirement benefits or accounts Bonus incentive Flexible work schedules Career and professional development Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. Pay Range USD $15.00 - USD $15.00 /Hr.

Weekend and weekday availability required! Do you want to be part of a trusted team making pets feel comfortable at a luxury pet resort? We are seeking a Kennel Tech to care for our furry guests at their home away from home! Our Pet Resort is part of a larger company called National Veterinary Associates (“NVA”) that is made up of over 1000+ locations of veterinary hospitals and pet resorts.This is exciting as NVA has dedicated resources to growing our business and your role. The pet resorts industry is growing at a rapid pace and so is NVA. We are proud to be a part of this growing business! Position Overview: The Pet Pro is a position within the Resort and reports directly to the General Manager. We believe in the mission of “Pet Lovers Delighting Pet Lovers” and we demonstrate this through being Playful, Passionate, Personal and Professional. A successful candidate for this position will be someone who not only embraces this culture, but is a team player, self-motivated, takes direction well, has excellent communication skills, and great attention to detail.This is a service-related industry and you should not only be skilled at customer service, but passionate about helping people. You'll work in our Daycare and Boarding areas to care and ensure the safety of the guests in our facility. Not only will you focus on handling dogs + cats all day, but on the cleanliness of the facility. A Day in the Life: As a Kennel Tech, internally known as a Pet Pro, you are part of a larger team who is focused on the daily pet care of our guests. You'll report to work over a variety of shifts to handle everything from walking dogs, giving them a potty break, feeding and administering medicines, cleaning their rooms, playing with dogs + cats and even loving them as if they were your own. One day you could help our overnight guests feel like this is their palace away from home and the next day you might run the daycare play group and make sure everyone is getting along. You might snuggle a shy pup who needs some extra special attention while also helping a regular get right back into the swing of things.You'll not only communicate with the dog(s), but also have a lot of interaction with mom and dad. You'll document what you are seeing and be ready to share with your manager and the pet parent.. And let's not forget -- you're probably going to scoop some poop, clean up some pee, go home with some fur on you and get lots of sloppy kisses! Responsibilities: Ensure that each guest is treated with respect and dignity Ensure that all guests are receiving appropriate amounts of food and water, clean and sanitize food/water bowls on a daily basis. Clean up dog poop, urination and any vomit several times throughout your shift Walk dogs on leash to and from outside exercise areas. Engage in play activities with pets including: fetch, exercise walks, chase, agility, follow the leader, recall and basic obedience games, etc. Supervise activities of multiple dogs throughout the day Monitor closely for any potential conflicts or escalations and redirect or remove one or more dogs from the situation as needed Maintain a sanitary and healthy environment by following our standards of cleaning and disinfecting rooms Monitor guest's health by daily charting of eating and elimination habits. Dispose of and clean up any stool and urine. Monitor guest's reaction to playtimes and general demeanor by charting playtime interactions Follow all standards of safety with regards to handling guests, particularly aggressive guests and escape artists Pay specific attention to special handling notes, (Meds Person to Feed, Aggressive, Separate for Feeding, etc.) Immediately alert front staff and resort manager when a guest is ill or exhibiting odd behavior - follow-up by filling out illness form and turning it into a shift lead/manager. Operate washer and dryer to clean pet belongings, towels, etc. Ensure belongings are returned to the appropriate pet. Ensure the facility meets or exceeds our expectations with regards to cleanliness and safety. Clean and sanitize all pet enclosures, exercise yards, and common areas. Mix and use disinfectants and other chemicals safely as instructed by the supervisor. Ensure that the property is maintained (lawn care, snow removal, tree maintenance) Alert manager when levels of inventory are low in the following areas: pet foods, cleaning products for kennel and lobby areas Help maintain the cleanliness of the property by picking up and disposing of trash or debris. Keep aisles, drains, carts, shelves, sinks, floors, furniture, counters and glass clean, sanitary and free of clutter/debris. Empty and sanitize trash cans and receptacles. Alert manager of any safety or operational issues ie: broken guillotine doors, burnt-out lights, not enough salt for snowy areas, etc. Keep informed of important notices, meetings, etc. by consulting the "Guest Services Command Center" Consult with other departments Work with a team who all exemplify these qualities: A passion for animals and animal care, especially dogs + cats. Willing to learn animal behavior to ensure their safety. Focuses on safe and gentle handling. Forceful, aversive, aggressive handling, vocalizing or treatment will not be tolerated. Customer Service Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to request for service and assistance. Build trust with customers. Willing and able to communicate directly with clients, both written and orally, about their dog. Works to make these “lifetime clients”. Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping. Conflict Resolution - Ability to handle conflict with tact and diplomacy Good team work and willingness to assist other departments as necessary Cheerful, friendly, positive team-oriented attitude Strong attention to detail, especially where documentation is concerned. Ability to work in computer systems such as Microsoft Office. Reliable, punctual, and dependable Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends Ability to take direction well and apply it independently Ability to work in temperature extremes, work outside, or in distracting work environments such as loud noise/sound Ability to tolerate being in close contact with various bodily fluids and to get dirty frequently Must be comfortable being around dogs of all sizes and physically able to handle dogs of all sizes and to lift up to 60 lbs. Other duties as assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity NVA Pet Resorts is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Work schedule Weekend availability Monday to Friday Holidays Supplemental pay Tips Benefits Employee discount Paid training

PetCare Animal Hospital has been proudly serving the Cincinnati area since 1986, providing exceptional veterinary care to dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets. Led by Dr. Peter Hill, our dedicated team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff is passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care to every patient that walks-or flies-through our doors. With two locations in Blue Ash and Loveland, we offer a wide range of services using advanced technology in a modern, fully equipped facility. Our team takes pride in staying up to date with the latest in veterinary medicine through continuing education and hands-on experience. Dr. Hill also serves as a staff veterinarian at the Newport Aquarium, where he cares for a variety of unique and exotic species-reflecting the diverse and exciting caseload our hospital supports. At PetCare Animal Hospital, we're more than a veterinary practice-we're a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and compassionate care. If you're looking to join a supportive, experienced team that makes a real difference in the lives of pets and their people, we'd love to meet you! To learn more click here! Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: The kennel tech is responsible for the care, feeding, medicating, and cleaning of our patients in the hospital and boarding facility. This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating patients. You are responsible for restocking hospital supplies, helping with post-operative patients, assisting doctors and assistants with animal restraint and exams. You will be responsible for proper recordkeeping of medications, special foods, appetite, behavior and any issue that may arise while the animal is in our care. You may be trained to clean and sterilize surgical instruments. Qualifications We are looking for someone with: * Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting methods. * Proper methods of animal restraint. * Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency. * Perform moderately heavy physical labor (large dogs, bags of litter, pet foods, etc). * Ability to sympathetically and patiently attend to sick, scared and injured animals. * Ability to learn to administer medications and to recognize abnormal conditions. * Understand and carry out oral and written directions. * Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the job. Additional Information Pay Range: starting at $11/hr We offer our staff: * Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees * Paid Bereavement Program * Paid Parental Leave Program * Competitive Compensation * Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) * Tuition Assistance Program * Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster * Career Development Opportunities * Referral Bonus Program for most positions! * Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) * Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. * Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit ************************************************************

PetCare Animal Hospital has been proudly serving the Cincinnati area since 1986, providing exceptional veterinary care to dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets. Led by Dr. Peter Hill, our dedicated team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff is passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care to every patient that walks-or flies-through our doors. With two locations in Blue Ash and Loveland, we offer a wide range of services using advanced technology in a modern, fully equipped facility. Our team takes pride in staying up to date with the latest in veterinary medicine through continuing education and hands-on experience. Dr. Hill also serves as a staff veterinarian at the Newport Aquarium, where he cares for a variety of unique and exotic species-reflecting the diverse and exciting caseload our hospital supports. At PetCare Animal Hospital, we're more than a veterinary practice-we're a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and compassionate care. If you're looking to join a supportive, experienced team that makes a real difference in the lives of pets and their people, we'd love to meet you! To learn more click here! Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: The kennel tech is responsible for the care, feeding, medicating, and cleaning of our patients in the hospital and boarding facility. This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating patients. You are responsible for restocking hospital supplies, helping with post-operative patients, assisting doctors and assistants with animal restraint and exams. You will be responsible for proper recordkeeping of medications, special foods, appetite, behavior and any issue that may arise while the animal is in our care. You may be trained to clean and sterilize surgical instruments. Qualifications We are looking for someone with: Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting methods. Proper methods of animal restraint. Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency. Perform moderately heavy physical labor (large dogs, bags of litter, pet foods, etc). Ability to sympathetically and patiently attend to sick, scared and injured animals. Ability to learn to administer medications and to recognize abnormal conditions. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the job. Additional Information Pay Range: starting at $11/hr We offer our staff: Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Assistance Program Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit ************************************************************

Job Description Fast-paced kennel connected to a well-established companion animal practice in West Chester, Ohio is looking for a full time kennel technician. Candidates must be able to: Work independently Have strong communication skills Be proficient with computers Be able to walk large and small dogs Have their own reliable transportation Be able to work efficiently Duties include: Leash walking small and large dogs Feeding and medicating both dogs and cats Bathing dogs Cleaning and sanitizing the kennel and runs Interacting with our clientele during drop off and pick up procedures Using our computer system to make reservations and check clients in and out. Previous experience as a kennel technician is preferred. Knowledge of basic pet care and husbandry is a must. This position requires that candidates be available for work on holidays and weekends, as well as day and evening hours during the week. Job Types: Part-time Salary: $14.00-14.50 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Schedule: Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team. The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their boarded and hospitalized pets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Cleaning cages. - Feeding and caring for dogs and cats. - Walking dogs. - Bathing dogs. - Doing laundry. - Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises. - Assisting Doctors and Technicians when necessary. We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts and more! **If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.** Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Do you want to be part of a trusted team making pets feel comfortable at a luxury pet resort? We are seeking a Kennel Tech to care for our furry guests at their home away from home! Our Pet Resort is part of a larger company called National Veterinary Associates (“NVA”) that is made up of over 1000+ locations of veterinary hospitals and pet resorts.This is exciting as NVA has dedicated resources to growing our business and your role. The pet resorts industry is growing at a rapid pace and so is NVA. We are proud to be a part of this growing business! Position Overview: The Pet Pro is a position within the Resort and reports directly to the General Manager. We believe in the mission of “Pet Lovers Delighting Pet Lovers” and we demonstrate this through being Playful, Passionate, Personal and Professional. A successful candidate for this position will be someone who not only embraces this culture, but is a team player, self-motivated, takes direction well, has excellent communication skills, and great attention to detail.This is a service-related industry and you should not only be skilled at customer service, but passionate about helping people. You'll work in our Daycare and Boarding areas to care and ensure the safety of the guests in our facility. Not only will you focus on handling dogs + cats all day, but on the cleanliness of the facility. A Day in the Life: As a Kennel Tech, internally known as a Pet Pro, you are part of a larger team who is focused on the daily pet care of our guests. You'll report to work over a variety of shifts to handle everything from walking dogs, giving them a potty break, feeding and administering medicines, cleaning their rooms, playing with dogs + cats and even loving them as if they were your own. One day you could help our overnight guests feel like this is their palace away from home and the next day you might run the daycare play group and make sure everyone is getting along. You might snuggle a shy pup who needs some extra special attention while also helping a regular get right back into the swing of things.You'll not only communicate with the dog(s), but also have a lot of interaction with mom and dad. You'll document what you are seeing and be ready to share with your manager and the pet parent.. And let's not forget -- you're probably going to scoop some poop, clean up some pee, go home with some fur on you and get lots of sloppy kisses! Responsibilities: Ensure that each guest is treated with respect and dignity Ensure that all guests are receiving appropriate amounts of food and water, clean and sanitize food/water bowls on a daily basis. Clean up dog poop, urination and any vomit several times throughout your shift Walk dogs on leash to and from outside exercise areas. Engage in play activities with pets including: fetch, exercise walks, chase, agility, follow the leader, recall and basic obedience games, etc. Supervise activities of multiple dogs throughout the day Monitor closely for any potential conflicts or escalations and redirect or remove one or more dogs from the situation as needed Maintain a sanitary and healthy environment by following our standards of cleaning and disinfecting rooms Monitor guest's health by daily charting of eating and elimination habits. Dispose of and clean up any stool and urine. Monitor guest's reaction to playtimes and general demeanor by charting playtime interactions Follow all standards of safety with regards to handling guests, particularly aggressive guests and escape artists Pay specific attention to special handling notes, (Meds Person to Feed, Aggressive, Separate for Feeding, etc.) Immediately alert front staff and resort manager when a guest is ill or exhibiting odd behavior - follow-up by filling out illness form and turning it into a shift lead/manager. Operate washer and dryer to clean pet belongings, towels, etc. Ensure belongings are returned to the appropriate pet. Ensure the facility meets or exceeds our expectations with regards to cleanliness and safety. Clean and sanitize all pet enclosures, exercise yards, and common areas. Mix and use disinfectants and other chemicals safely as instructed by the supervisor. Ensure that the property is maintained (lawn care, snow removal, tree maintenance) Alert manager when levels of inventory are low in the following areas: pet foods, cleaning products for kennel and lobby areas Help maintain the cleanliness of the property by picking up and disposing of trash or debris. Keep aisles, drains, carts, shelves, sinks, floors, furniture, counters and glass clean, sanitary and free of clutter/debris. Empty and sanitize trash cans and receptacles. Alert manager of any safety or operational issues ie: broken guillotine doors, burnt-out lights, not enough salt for snowy areas, etc. Keep informed of important notices, meetings, etc. by consulting the "Guest Services Command Center" Consult with other departments Work with a team who all exemplify these qualities: A passion for animals and animal care, especially dogs + cats. Willing to learn animal behavior to ensure their safety. Focuses on safe and gentle handling. Forceful, aversive, aggressive handling, vocalizing or treatment will not be tolerated. Customer Service Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to request for service and assistance. Build trust with customers. Willing and able to communicate directly with clients, both written and orally, about their dog. Works to make these “lifetime clients”. Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping. Conflict Resolution - Ability to handle conflict with tact and diplomacy Good team work and willingness to assist other departments as necessary Cheerful, friendly, positive team-oriented attitude Strong attention to detail, especially where documentation is concerned. Ability to work in computer systems such as Microsoft Office. Reliable, punctual, and dependable Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends Ability to take direction well and apply it independently Ability to work in temperature extremes, work outside, or in distracting work environments such as loud noise/sound Ability to tolerate being in close contact with various bodily fluids and to get dirty frequently Must be comfortable being around dogs of all sizes and physically able to handle dogs of all sizes and to lift up to 60 lbs. Other duties as assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity NVA Pet Resorts is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Work schedule Weekend availability Monday to Friday Holidays Supplemental pay Tips Benefits Employee discount Paid training

We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team. The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their boarded and hospitalized pets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Cleaning cages. • Feeding and caring for dogs and cats. • Walking dogs. • Bathing dogs. • Doing laundry. • Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises. • Assisting Doctors and Technicians when necessary. We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts and more! If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

PetCare Animal Hospital has been proudly serving the Cincinnati area since 1986, providing exceptional veterinary care to dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets. Led by Dr. Peter Hill, our dedicated team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff is passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care to every patient that walks-or flies-through our doors. With two locations in Blue Ash and Loveland, we offer a wide range of services using advanced technology in a modern, fully equipped facility. Our team takes pride in staying up to date with the latest in veterinary medicine through continuing education and hands-on experience. Dr. Hill also serves as a staff veterinarian at the Newport Aquarium, where he cares for a variety of unique and exotic species-reflecting the diverse and exciting caseload our hospital supports. At PetCare Animal Hospital, we're more than a veterinary practice-we're a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and compassionate care. If you're looking to join a supportive, experienced team that makes a real difference in the lives of pets and their people, we'd love to meet you! To learn more click here! Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: The kennel tech is responsible for the care, feeding, medicating, and cleaning of our patients in the hospital and boarding facility. This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating patients. You are responsible for restocking hospital supplies, helping with post-operative patients, assisting doctors and assistants with animal restraint and exams. You will be responsible for proper recordkeeping of medications, special foods, appetite, behavior and any issue that may arise while the animal is in our care. You may be trained to clean and sterilize surgical instruments. Qualifications We are looking for someone with: Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting methods. Proper methods of animal restraint. Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency. Perform moderately heavy physical labor (large dogs, bags of litter, pet foods, etc). Ability to sympathetically and patiently attend to sick, scared and injured animals. Ability to learn to administer medications and to recognize abnormal conditions. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the job. Additional Information Pay Range: starting at $11/hr We offer our staff: Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Assistance Program Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit ************************************************************

Fast-paced kennel connected to a well-established companion animal practice in West Chester, Ohio is looking for a full time kennel technician. Candidates must be able to: Work independently Have strong communication skills Be proficient with computers Be able to walk large and small dogs Have their own reliable transportation Be able to work efficiently Duties include: Leash walking small and large dogs Feeding and medicating both dogs and cats Bathing dogs Cleaning and sanitizing the kennel and runs Interacting with our clientele during drop off and pick up procedures Using our computer system to make reservations and check clients in and out. Previous experience as a kennel technician is preferred. Knowledge of basic pet care and husbandry is a must. This position requires that candidates be available for work on holidays and weekends, as well as day and evening hours during the week. Job Types: Part-time Salary: $14.00-14.50 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Schedule: Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Do you want to be part of a trusted team making pets feel comfortable at a luxury pet resort? We are seeking a Kennel Tech to care for our furry guests at their home away from home! Our Pet Resort is part of a larger company called National Veterinary Associates (“NVA”) that is made up of over 1000+ locations of veterinary hospitals and pet resorts.This is exciting as NVA has dedicated resources to growing our business and your role. The pet resorts industry is growing at a rapid pace and so is NVA. We are proud to be a part of this growing business! Position Overview: The Pet Pro is a position within the Resort and reports directly to the General Manager. We believe in the mission of “Pet Lovers Delighting Pet Lovers” and we demonstrate this through being Playful, Passionate, Personal and Professional. A successful candidate for this position will be someone who not only embraces this culture, but is a team player, self-motivated, takes direction well, has excellent communication skills, and great attention to detail.This is a service-related industry and you should not only be skilled at customer service, but passionate about helping people. You'll work in our Daycare and Boarding areas to care and ensure the safety of the guests in our facility. Not only will you focus on handling dogs + cats all day, but on the cleanliness of the facility. A Day in the Life: As a Kennel Tech, internally known as a Pet Pro, you are part of a larger team who is focused on the daily pet care of our guests. You'll report to work over a variety of shifts to handle everything from walking dogs, giving them a potty break, feeding and administering medicines, cleaning their rooms, playing with dogs + cats and even loving them as if they were your own. One day you could help our overnight guests feel like this is their palace away from home and the next day you might run the daycare play group and make sure everyone is getting along. You might snuggle a shy pup who needs some extra special attention while also helping a regular get right back into the swing of things.You'll not only communicate with the dog(s), but also have a lot of interaction with mom and dad. You'll document what you are seeing and be ready to share with your manager and the pet parent.. And let's not forget -- you're probably going to scoop some poop, clean up some pee, go home with some fur on you and get lots of sloppy kisses! Responsibilities: Ensure that each guest is treated with respect and dignity Ensure that all guests are receiving appropriate amounts of food and water, clean and sanitize food/water bowls on a daily basis. Clean up dog poop, urination and any vomit several times throughout your shift Walk dogs on leash to and from outside exercise areas. Engage in play activities with pets including: fetch, exercise walks, chase, agility, follow the leader, recall and basic obedience games, etc. Supervise activities of multiple dogs throughout the day Monitor closely for any potential conflicts or escalations and redirect or remove one or more dogs from the situation as needed Maintain a sanitary and healthy environment by following our standards of cleaning and disinfecting rooms Monitor guest's health by daily charting of eating and elimination habits. Dispose of and clean up any stool and urine. Monitor guest's reaction to playtimes and general demeanor by charting playtime interactions Follow all standards of safety with regards to handling guests, particularly aggressive guests and escape artists Pay specific attention to special handling notes, (Meds Person to Feed, Aggressive, Separate for Feeding, etc.) Immediately alert front staff and resort manager when a guest is ill or exhibiting odd behavior - follow-up by filling out illness form and turning it into a shift lead/manager. Operate washer and dryer to clean pet belongings, towels, etc. Ensure belongings are returned to the appropriate pet. Ensure the facility meets or exceeds our expectations with regards to cleanliness and safety. Clean and sanitize all pet enclosures, exercise yards, and common areas. Mix and use disinfectants and other chemicals safely as instructed by the supervisor. Ensure that the property is maintained (lawn care, snow removal, tree maintenance) Alert manager when levels of inventory are low in the following areas: pet foods, cleaning products for kennel and lobby areas Help maintain the cleanliness of the property by picking up and disposing of trash or debris. Keep aisles, drains, carts, shelves, sinks, floors, furniture, counters and glass clean, sanitary and free of clutter/debris. Empty and sanitize trash cans and receptacles. Alert manager of any safety or operational issues ie: broken guillotine doors, burnt-out lights, not enough salt for snowy areas, etc. Keep informed of important notices, meetings, etc. by consulting the "Guest Services Command Center" Consult with other departments Work with a team who all exemplify these qualities: A passion for animals and animal care, especially dogs + cats. Willing to learn animal behavior to ensure their safety. Focuses on safe and gentle handling. Forceful, aversive, aggressive handling, vocalizing or treatment will not be tolerated. Customer Service Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to request for service and assistance. Build trust with customers. Willing and able to communicate directly with clients, both written and orally, about their dog. Works to make these “lifetime clients”. Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping. Conflict Resolution - Ability to handle conflict with tact and diplomacy Good team work and willingness to assist other departments as necessary Cheerful, friendly, positive team-oriented attitude Strong attention to detail, especially where documentation is concerned. Ability to work in computer systems such as Microsoft Office. Reliable, punctual, and dependable Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends Ability to take direction well and apply it independently Ability to work in temperature extremes, work outside, or in distracting work environments such as loud noise/sound Ability to tolerate being in close contact with various bodily fluids and to get dirty frequently Must be comfortable being around dogs of all sizes and physically able to handle dogs of all sizes and to lift up to 60 lbs. Other duties as assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity NVA Pet Resorts is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Work schedule Weekend availability Monday to Friday Holidays Supplemental pay Tips Benefits Flexible schedule Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Disability insurance Life insurance 401(k) Employee discount

Do you want to be part of a trusted team making pets feel comfortable at a luxury pet resort? We are seeking a Kennel Tech to care for our furry guests at their home away from home! Our Pet Resort is part of a larger company called National Veterinary Associates (“NVA”) that is made up of over 1000+ locations of veterinary hospitals and pet resorts.This is exciting as NVA has dedicated resources to growing our business and your role. The pet resorts industry is growing at a rapid pace and so is NVA. We are proud to be a part of this growing business! Position Overview: The Pet Pro is a position within the Resort and reports directly to the General Manager. We believe in the mission of “Pet Lovers Delighting Pet Lovers” and we demonstrate this through being Playful, Passionate, Personal and Professional. A successful candidate for this position will be someone who not only embraces this culture, but is a team player, self-motivated, takes direction well, has excellent communication skills, and great attention to detail.This is a service-related industry and you should not only be skilled at customer service, but passionate about helping people. You'll work in our Daycare and Boarding areas to care and ensure the safety of the guests in our facility. Not only will you focus on handling dogs + cats all day, but on the cleanliness of the facility. A Day in the Life: As a Kennel Tech, internally known as a Pet Pro, you are part of a larger team who is focused on the daily pet care of our guests. You'll report to work over a variety of shifts to handle everything from walking dogs, giving them a potty break, feeding and administering medicines, cleaning their rooms, playing with dogs + cats and even loving them as if they were your own. One day you could help our overnight guests feel like this is their palace away from home and the next day you might run the daycare play group and make sure everyone is getting along. You might snuggle a shy pup who needs some extra special attention while also helping a regular get right back into the swing of things.You'll not only communicate with the dog(s), but also have a lot of interaction with mom and dad. You'll document what you are seeing and be ready to share with your manager and the pet parent.. And let's not forget -- you're probably going to scoop some poop, clean up some pee, go home with some fur on you and get lots of sloppy kisses! Responsibilities: Ensure that each guest is treated with respect and dignity Ensure that all guests are receiving appropriate amounts of food and water, clean and sanitize food/water bowls on a daily basis. Clean up dog poop, urination and any vomit several times throughout your shift Walk dogs on leash to and from outside exercise areas. Engage in play activities with pets including: fetch, exercise walks, chase, agility, follow the leader, recall and basic obedience games, etc. Supervise activities of multiple dogs throughout the day Monitor closely for any potential conflicts or escalations and redirect or remove one or more dogs from the situation as needed Maintain a sanitary and healthy environment by following our standards of cleaning and disinfecting rooms Monitor guest's health by daily charting of eating and elimination habits. Dispose of and clean up any stool and urine. Monitor guest's reaction to playtimes and general demeanor by charting playtime interactions Follow all standards of safety with regards to handling guests, particularly aggressive guests and escape artists Pay specific attention to special handling notes, (Meds Person to Feed, Aggressive, Separate for Feeding, etc.) Immediately alert front staff and resort manager when a guest is ill or exhibiting odd behavior - follow-up by filling out illness form and turning it into a shift lead/manager. Operate washer and dryer to clean pet belongings, towels, etc. Ensure belongings are returned to the appropriate pet. Ensure the facility meets or exceeds our expectations with regards to cleanliness and safety. Clean and sanitize all pet enclosures, exercise yards, and common areas. Mix and use disinfectants and other chemicals safely as instructed by the supervisor. Ensure that the property is maintained (lawn care, snow removal, tree maintenance) Alert manager when levels of inventory are low in the following areas: pet foods, cleaning products for kennel and lobby areas Help maintain the cleanliness of the property by picking up and disposing of trash or debris. Keep aisles, drains, carts, shelves, sinks, floors, furniture, counters and glass clean, sanitary and free of clutter/debris. Empty and sanitize trash cans and receptacles. Alert manager of any safety or operational issues ie: broken guillotine doors, burnt-out lights, not enough salt for snowy areas, etc. Keep informed of important notices, meetings, etc. by consulting the "Guest Services Command Center" Consult with other departments Work with a team who all exemplify these qualities: A passion for animals and animal care, especially dogs + cats. Willing to learn animal behavior to ensure their safety. Focuses on safe and gentle handling. Forceful, aversive, aggressive handling, vocalizing or treatment will not be tolerated. Customer Service Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to request for service and assistance. Build trust with customers. Willing and able to communicate directly with clients, both written and orally, about their dog. Works to make these “lifetime clients”. Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping. Conflict Resolution - Ability to handle conflict with tact and diplomacy Good team work and willingness to assist other departments as necessary Cheerful, friendly, positive team-oriented attitude Strong attention to detail, especially where documentation is concerned. Ability to work in computer systems such as Microsoft Office. Reliable, punctual, and dependable Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends Ability to take direction well and apply it independently Ability to work in temperature extremes, work outside, or in distracting work environments such as loud noise/sound Ability to tolerate being in close contact with various bodily fluids and to get dirty frequently Must be comfortable being around dogs of all sizes and physically able to handle dogs of all sizes and to lift up to 60 lbs. Other duties as assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity NVA Pet Resorts is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Work schedule Weekend availability Monday to Friday Holidays Supplemental pay Tips Benefits Flexible schedule Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Disability insurance Life insurance 401(k) Employee discount Other

Do you want to be part of a trusted team making pets feel comfortable at a luxury pet resort? We are seeking a Kennel Tech to care for our furry guests at their home away from home! Our Pet Resort is part of a larger company called National Veterinary Associates (“NVA”) that is made up of over 1000+ locations of veterinary hospitals and pet resorts.This is exciting as NVA has dedicated resources to growing our business and your role. The pet resorts industry is growing at a rapid pace and so is NVA. We are proud to be a part of this growing business! Position Overview: The Pet Pro is a position within the Resort and reports directly to the General Manager. We believe in the mission of “Pet Lovers Delighting Pet Lovers” and we demonstrate this through being Playful, Passionate, Personal and Professional. A successful candidate for this position will be someone who not only embraces this culture, but is a team player, self-motivated, takes direction well, has excellent communication skills, and great attention to detail.This is a service-related industry and you should not only be skilled at customer service, but passionate about helping people. You'll work in our Daycare and Boarding areas to care and ensure the safety of the guests in our facility. Not only will you focus on handling dogs + cats all day, but on the cleanliness of the facility. A Day in the Life: As a Kennel Tech, internally known as a Pet Pro, you are part of a larger team who is focused on the daily pet care of our guests. You'll report to work over a variety of shifts to handle everything from walking dogs, giving them a potty break, feeding and administering medicines, cleaning their rooms, playing with dogs + cats and even loving them as if they were your own. One day you could help our overnight guests feel like this is their palace away from home and the next day you might run the daycare play group and make sure everyone is getting along. You might snuggle a shy pup who needs some extra special attention while also helping a regular get right back into the swing of things.You'll not only communicate with the dog(s), but also have a lot of interaction with mom and dad. You'll document what you are seeing and be ready to share with your manager and the pet parent.. And let's not forget -- you're probably going to scoop some poop, clean up some pee, go home with some fur on you and get lots of sloppy kisses! Responsibilities: Ensure that each guest is treated with respect and dignity Ensure that all guests are receiving appropriate amounts of food and water, clean and sanitize food/water bowls on a daily basis. Clean up dog poop, urination and any vomit several times throughout your shift Walk dogs on leash to and from outside exercise areas. Engage in play activities with pets including: fetch, exercise walks, chase, agility, follow the leader, recall and basic obedience games, etc. Supervise activities of multiple dogs throughout the day Monitor closely for any potential conflicts or escalations and redirect or remove one or more dogs from the situation as needed Maintain a sanitary and healthy environment by following our standards of cleaning and disinfecting rooms Monitor guest's health by daily charting of eating and elimination habits. Dispose of and clean up any stool and urine. Monitor guest's reaction to playtimes and general demeanor by charting playtime interactions Follow all standards of safety with regards to handling guests, particularly aggressive guests and escape artists Pay specific attention to special handling notes, (Meds Person to Feed, Aggressive, Separate for Feeding, etc.) Immediately alert front staff and resort manager when a guest is ill or exhibiting odd behavior - follow-up by filling out illness form and turning it into a shift lead/manager. Operate washer and dryer to clean pet belongings, towels, etc. Ensure belongings are returned to the appropriate pet. Ensure the facility meets or exceeds our expectations with regards to cleanliness and safety. Clean and sanitize all pet enclosures, exercise yards, and common areas. Mix and use disinfectants and other chemicals safely as instructed by the supervisor. Ensure that the property is maintained (lawn care, snow removal, tree maintenance) Alert manager when levels of inventory are low in the following areas: pet foods, cleaning products for kennel and lobby areas Help maintain the cleanliness of the property by picking up and disposing of trash or debris. Keep aisles, drains, carts, shelves, sinks, floors, furniture, counters and glass clean, sanitary and free of clutter/debris. Empty and sanitize trash cans and receptacles. Alert manager of any safety or operational issues ie: broken guillotine doors, burnt-out lights, not enough salt for snowy areas, etc. Keep informed of important notices, meetings, etc. by consulting the "Guest Services Command Center" Consult with other departments Work with a team who all exemplify these qualities: A passion for animals and animal care, especially dogs + cats. Willing to learn animal behavior to ensure their safety. Focuses on safe and gentle handling. Forceful, aversive, aggressive handling, vocalizing or treatment will not be tolerated. Customer Service Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to request for service and assistance. Build trust with customers. Willing and able to communicate directly with clients, both written and orally, about their dog. Works to make these “lifetime clients”. Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping. Conflict Resolution - Ability to handle conflict with tact and diplomacy Good team work and willingness to assist other departments as necessary Cheerful, friendly, positive team-oriented attitude Strong attention to detail, especially where documentation is concerned. Ability to work in computer systems such as Microsoft Office. Reliable, punctual, and dependable Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends Ability to take direction well and apply it independently Ability to work in temperature extremes, work outside, or in distracting work environments such as loud noise/sound Ability to tolerate being in close contact with various bodily fluids and to get dirty frequently Must be comfortable being around dogs of all sizes and physically able to handle dogs of all sizes and to lift up to 60 lbs. Other duties as assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity NVA Pet Resorts is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Work schedule Weekend availability Monday to Friday Holidays Supplemental pay Tips Benefits Employee discount Paid training

Do you want to be part of a trusted team making pets feel comfortable at a luxury pet resort? We are seeking a Kennel Tech to care for our furry guests at their home away from home! Our Pet Resort is part of a larger company called National Veterinary Associates (“NVA”) that is made up of over 1000+ locations of veterinary hospitals and pet resorts.This is exciting as NVA has dedicated resources to growing our business and your role. The pet resorts industry is growing at a rapid pace and so is NVA. We are proud to be a part of this growing business! Position Overview: The Pet Pro is a position within the Resort and reports directly to the General Manager. We believe in the mission of “Pet Lovers Delighting Pet Lovers” and we demonstrate this through being Playful, Passionate, Personal and Professional. A successful candidate for this position will be someone who not only embraces this culture, but is a team player, self-motivated, takes direction well, has excellent communication skills, and great attention to detail.This is a service-related industry and you should not only be skilled at customer service, but passionate about helping people. You'll work in our Daycare and Boarding areas to care and ensure the safety of the guests in our facility. Not only will you focus on handling dogs + cats all day, but on the cleanliness of the facility. A Day in the Life: As a Kennel Tech, internally known as a Pet Pro, you are part of a larger team who is focused on the daily pet care of our guests. You'll report to work over a variety of shifts to handle everything from walking dogs, giving them a potty break, feeding and administering medicines, cleaning their rooms, playing with dogs + cats and even loving them as if they were your own. One day you could help our overnight guests feel like this is their palace away from home and the next day you might run the daycare play group and make sure everyone is getting along. You might snuggle a shy pup who needs some extra special attention while also helping a regular get right back into the swing of things.You'll not only communicate with the dog(s), but also have a lot of interaction with mom and dad. You'll document what you are seeing and be ready to share with your manager and the pet parent.. And let's not forget -- you're probably going to scoop some poop, clean up some pee, go home with some fur on you and get lots of sloppy kisses! Responsibilities: Ensure that each guest is treated with respect and dignity Ensure that all guests are receiving appropriate amounts of food and water, clean and sanitize food/water bowls on a daily basis. Clean up dog poop, urination and any vomit several times throughout your shift Walk dogs on leash to and from outside exercise areas. Engage in play activities with pets including: fetch, exercise walks, chase, agility, follow the leader, recall and basic obedience games, etc. Supervise activities of multiple dogs throughout the day Monitor closely for any potential conflicts or escalations and redirect or remove one or more dogs from the situation as needed Maintain a sanitary and healthy environment by following our standards of cleaning and disinfecting rooms Monitor guest's health by daily charting of eating and elimination habits. Dispose of and clean up any stool and urine. Monitor guest's reaction to playtimes and general demeanor by charting playtime interactions Follow all standards of safety with regards to handling guests, particularly aggressive guests and escape artists Pay specific attention to special handling notes, (Meds Person to Feed, Aggressive, Separate for Feeding, etc.) Immediately alert front staff and resort manager when a guest is ill or exhibiting odd behavior - follow-up by filling out illness form and turning it into a shift lead/manager. Operate washer and dryer to clean pet belongings, towels, etc. Ensure belongings are returned to the appropriate pet. Ensure the facility meets or exceeds our expectations with regards to cleanliness and safety. Clean and sanitize all pet enclosures, exercise yards, and common areas. Mix and use disinfectants and other chemicals safely as instructed by the supervisor. Ensure that the property is maintained (lawn care, snow removal, tree maintenance) Alert manager when levels of inventory are low in the following areas: pet foods, cleaning products for kennel and lobby areas Help maintain the cleanliness of the property by picking up and disposing of trash or debris. Keep aisles, drains, carts, shelves, sinks, floors, furniture, counters and glass clean, sanitary and free of clutter/debris. Empty and sanitize trash cans and receptacles. Alert manager of any safety or operational issues ie: broken guillotine doors, burnt-out lights, not enough salt for snowy areas, etc. Keep informed of important notices, meetings, etc. by consulting the "Guest Services Command Center" Consult with other departments Work with a team who all exemplify these qualities: A passion for animals and animal care, especially dogs + cats. Willing to learn animal behavior to ensure their safety. Focuses on safe and gentle handling. Forceful, aversive, aggressive handling, vocalizing or treatment will not be tolerated. Customer Service Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to request for service and assistance. Build trust with customers. Willing and able to communicate directly with clients, both written and orally, about their dog. Works to make these “lifetime clients”. Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping. Conflict Resolution - Ability to handle conflict with tact and diplomacy Good team work and willingness to assist other departments as necessary Cheerful, friendly, positive team-oriented attitude Strong attention to detail, especially where documentation is concerned. Ability to work in computer systems such as Microsoft Office. Reliable, punctual, and dependable Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends Ability to take direction well and apply it independently Ability to work in temperature extremes, work outside, or in distracting work environments such as loud noise/sound Ability to tolerate being in close contact with various bodily fluids and to get dirty frequently Must be comfortable being around dogs of all sizes and physically able to handle dogs of all sizes and to lift up to 60 lbs. Other duties as assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity NVA Pet Resorts is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Work schedule Weekend availability Monday to Friday Holidays Supplemental pay Tips Benefits Employee discount Paid training