Kennel Assistant

Do you love working with animals and making their lives better while being a part of a team of positive individuals? Are you looking for a way to enhance your knowledge and experience of pet care? Submit your application today

We are looking for a Kennel Assistant who has a passion for caring for animals and has prior experience handling dogs and cats in a kennel setting. Our Kennel Assistants are an integral part of our hospital team whose primary role is to take care of up to 30 dogs and 25 cats while supporting the needs of other departments in the hospital. If your goal is to advance in your career, you will have access to a variety of learning and development opportunities along the way to succeed and grow.

Job Requirements

Must have reliable transportation

Ability to work any shift including evenings, weekends and holidays. The kennel is staffed M-F 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM, and Sat-Sun 6:30 AM - 2 PM and 6:00PM - 8:00 PM.

This is a full time position. Ideal candidate must have had 1-2 years animal handling experience in a kennel or hospital setting.

Dependable, trustworthy and able to work independently.

Keen observation skills

Experience administering medications

Team-oriented

Attention to detail and good communication skills

Positive mindset, empathetic, patient

Responsibilities

Provide care and comfort to our boarding guests.

Routine cleaning, exercising, feeding, bathing and medicating.

Client communication

Managing inventory

Maintaining a clean environment including cleaning and sanitizing kennels, floors, and laundry

Additional tasks include assisting medical staff on an as-needed basis with nail trims, administration of vaccinations and restraint for venipuncture.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Kennel: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person