Kennel Assistant
Duties:
- Provide daily care and assistance to animals in the kennel
- Feed, water, and exercise animals according to their specific needs including outdoor walks in all weather.
- Clean kennels, cages, and other animal living areas
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinary staff
- Monitor animal behavior and report any concerns or changes to supervising staff
- Assist with grooming and bathing of animals
- Maintain accurate records of animal care and treatment
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with animals preferred
- Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Excellent customer service skills for interacting with pet owners
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks
- Physical stamina for heavy lifting and standing for long periods of time
Note: This position will require weekend and holiday work.
If you have a passion for animals and enjoy providing excellent care, we would love to hear from you.
We are a boarding facility located inside a veterinary hospital. Our daily routine for dogs is to start by walking them outside in groups. We then feed dogs and cats, then it's playtime! We have a cat play area for one family of cats at a time. Dogs are out to play until midday walks, then again until dinner time.
These pets are put into our care so that owners have peace of mind that a veterinarian is available for any concerns. If pets come into our care with medical concerns we ensure they get all medications and that any special needs are met.
Are you interested in joining our care giving team? Are you the type that would go above and beyond to make sure every pet is comfortable during their stay?
Full time and part time available. All employees eligible for low cost personal pet veterinary care and simple IRA. Full time employees also eligible for vacation time, medical and dental insurance.
Schedule available includes Saturdays 7am to 1 pm, every other Saturday PM time flexible 1-2hours, every other Sunday 7am until 1pm at the latest, PM time flexible 1-2hours worth of work.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person