Large Animal Attendant A/B

Requirements

• Large Animal Attendant A: 0 to 1 year of experience is required. Large animal handling experience is preferred.
• Large Animal Attendant B: 2 to 3 years of experience is required. Large animal handling experience is also required.
• Working Conditions; High noise environment; On-Call(beeper); High dust, dirt, grease environment; Exposure to moving machinery, Exposure to chemicals
• Physical Effort; Occasional lifting 25-50 lbs; Typically standing or walking;
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping; Frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more
• Job Location - City, State
• Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
• Department / School
• School of Veterinary Medicine
• Pay Range
• Equal Opportunity Statement
• Special Requirements
• Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will b

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University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Large Animal Attendant A/B Job Profile Title Large Animal Attendant A Job Description Summary New Bolton Center has an ongoing need for Large Animal Attendants. This posting describes the basic responsibilities and requirements for this role. If you meet the qualifications outlined below and have an interest in being considered as positions become available, please apply to this posting. Your information will be reviewed, and you will be contacted if we would like to learn more about your background. Job Description This position is located in Kennett Square, PA, which is approximately 33 miles outside of Philadelphia. There is no public transportation to this location. You must have your own transportation. Within this vital position, some of your responsibilities will include: Perform general stall maintenance and cleanliness of patient areas, to include cleaning and disinfecting of stalls. Clean, stock, and organize treatment rooms and clinic hall. Organize and maintain stock of paperwork in all barns and ensure critical care areas are fully stocked. Perform general patient care to include feeding, grooming, walking, hydrotherapy, and placement of support wraps. Ensure patients have clean water, feed, and hay, per treatment orders or nurse/clinician instructions. Restrain patients for diagnostic procedures, surgery, radiology, ultrasound, nuclear scintigraphy, emergency work-ups, and other procedures. Assist with admissions and discharges of all patients. 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. This position is eligible for a $1,000 signing incentive.

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