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Posted Job Title
Large Animal Attendant New Bolton Center
Job Profile Title
Large Animal Attendant A
Job Description Summary
The University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center is seeking new team members to join our large animal veterinary hospital. Our large animal attendants play a vital role in the hospital performing a variety of duties including cleaning patient stalls, daily feeding, and general upkeep of hospital areas. They also operate a variety of motorized equipment including a dump truck, forklift, and tractor. Valid driver's license required.
Job Description
Assist the nursing department, veterinary students on campus, and veterinary staff. The Large Animal Attendant has vital duties that help maintain the hospital, including patient care, teaching, and general hospital maintenance.
Hours:
Dayshift:
10:00 am- 6:30pm Mon-Fri. Including some weekends and holidays
5:00 am -1:30pm Sunday thru Thursday Including some weekends and holidays
Location:
This position is located in Kennett Square, PA (Chester County), which is approximately 33 miles outside of Philadelphia. There is no public transportation to this location. You must have your own transportation.
Job Responsibilities
Perform general stall maintenance and cleanliness of patient areas, to include cleaning and disinfecting of stalls. Feed animals and monitor general health; report any unusual behavior
Operate a variety of motorized equipment, including forklift, tractor, and standard dump truck
Provide training and guidance to new and temporary Large Animal Attendants.
Perform cursory supervision of staff, as assigned by Supervisor
Meet the department’s Critical Competencies: Accountability, Initiative, and Service Orientation, and perform other duties as assigned; Contribute to a professional, safe, and efficient hospital environment
Assisting in patient recovery
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
This position is eligible for a sign-on incentive of $1000. Please contact Amy Shields, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at shieldsa@upenn.edu for further details regarding the sign-on incentive.
High School Grad/GE Degree and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Large animal handling experience required. Ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment including forklift, tractor and standard dump truck required. Ability to perform strenuous work and tolerate exposure to weather, chemicals and allergens required. Valid driver’s license required.
Job Location - City, State
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Department / School
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