Seasonal Kennel Care Worker

Working Relationships

Works closely with Veterinarian, Veterinary Technicians and other staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Feed and medicate all animals twice daily following individual instructions.
• Perform twice daily cleaning of runs, cages and cat community, following proper disease control protocol to ensure an aseptic environment.
• Keep Veterinarian (DVM) and Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) informed of health or animal behavior concerns.
• Follow specific medical care instructions and record any medical care/treatments.
• Move cages to clean behind, sweep and mop all floors, including hallway and L160 lab.
• Clean, fold, and stock kennel laundry as needed.
• Stock all food and kennel/cleaning supplies as needed.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Bend, kneel, and twist repeatedly.
• Work under stressful conditions and work efficiently and effectively under those conditions.
• Work independently and as part of team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Candidate should be a highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a professional attitude.
• Previous experience working with animals.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment.
• This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.