Kennel Assistant
Description
The Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine in NYC is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to join our growing team! We are seeking a motivated individual who is looking to get started in the amazing world of exotic pet care! We are a busy exotics-only practice with a popular boarding component for exotic pets whose pet-parents are out of town.
This is a fantastic opportunity to care for a wide variety of exotic pets, such as parrots, reptiles, rabbits, and many more!
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Strong team player
- Organized
- Passionate about birds, exotics, and people
- Computer literate
- Possess a strong work ethic
- Willingness to learn
- Dependable, friendly, outgoing, and self-motivated
Schedule: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
Compensation: Negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $16-$19/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
While we are willing to train the right candidate, duties include:
- Cleaning and feeding duties
- Basic handling
- Caring for boarding patients
- Assisting the veterinarian and nursing staff
- Ability to recognize signs of illness
- Computer skills
- Excellent communication
Visit our website for more information about our hospital! https://avianandexoticvets.com/