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.