Kennel Attendant

Posting Details

Job Posting Information Posting Number PG194663SP Internal Recruitment No Working Title Kennel Attendant Anticipated Hiring Range $39,000 Work Schedule Hours are TBD, 1st, 2nd Shift (weekends, on call and holidays required) Job Location Raleigh, NC Department CVM Teaching Hospital About the Department The NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH), established in 1983, is one of the highest rated veterinary academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states. The hospital staffs over twenty clinical services with board certified specialists that are nationally and even internationally renowned, ensuring the VH is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. Each year, nearly 35,000 patients are treated in the VH. The VH provides compassionate care, state of the art specialty health care, expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students from College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine. Wolfpack Perks and Benefits As a Pack member, and can enjoy designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.What we offer :

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Disclaimer : Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered. Essential Job Duties This position provides essential care for hospitalized patients through thorough cleaning and disinfection of housing areas and support to veterinary staff. This includes the General Hospital (GH), Intermediate Care (IMC), Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Emergency (ER) departments of the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center.

A person in this department must possess a basic knowledge of working in a veterinary facility and a strong desire to work in a fast-changing, teaching environment with a varied population of people. The position interacts with staff, students and faculty to provide a clean and healthy environment for hospitalized patients requiring specialty level care for a variety of illnesses.

Direct duties include but are not limited to :

• Responsible for all activities relating to hospital disinfection, patient housing cleanliness, inpatient food supply, bedding supplies, and infectious disease monitoring and control.
• Mopping, sweeping, cage disinfection, laundry collection & delivery, trash collection & delivery.
• Management of antibiotic resistant patient supplies, bedding, disposables & disinfection.
• Maintains a clean working environment to ensure Infectious Disease standards are followed and infection is not spread. Handles all medical / biological and infectious waste appropriately. Follows all radiation safety, OSHA, and Environmental Health and Safety standards.
• Keeps all necessary equipment in clean and working order and has all necessary and appropriate stocked supplies including bedding, food, biohazard supplies and cleaning supplies.
• Responsible for isolation maintenance and disinfection.
• Weekly supply inventory and ordering for cleaning, bedding, inpatient food, and biohazard supplies.
• Assists veterinary staff with stocking patient care related items.

Basic patient care duties are limited to :

The position provides essential patient, departmental and hospital coordination of workflow, information, and teaching with duties to include, but are not limited to :

Other Responsibilities

Qualifications Minimum Experience / Education Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Some positions may require additional Training, Certifications, or Licensure. Other Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Required License or Certification N / A Valid NC Driver's License required No Commercial Driver's License Required? No Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date 07 / 16 / 2025 Earliest Close Date (Positions will be posted until 5 : 00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 07 / 23 / 2025 Notice to Applicants Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application. Special Instructions In addition to a fully completed application please submit a resume and the contact information for at least 3 professional references. You may also submit an optional cover letter.

Position Details Position Number 00065377 Position Type SHRA Position Classification Band Title Medical Support Technician Position Classification Band Level Contributing Position Classification Salary Range $ 39,000 - $ 77,109 Salary Grade Equivalency MH07 Alternate Option If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours / week) 1.0 Appointment 12 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Fire / Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations / Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities / Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence / Terrorism / Interpersonal Emergencies Time Limited Position No Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable) Department Id 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

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