Kennel Assistant

We are seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant. This position requires Monday-Sunday evening shift availability. Hours: Weekdays 4pm-8pm. Weekends: 12noon-4pm and 4pm-8pm. Candidate must be at least 18 years old, be punctual, responsible, able to work independently and have a strong attention to detail and cleanliness.

The purpose of this position is to provide care for boarding and hospitalized pets as well as cleaning the hospital facility. This includes feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, medicating and monitoring the well-being of dogs, cats and other small pets.

We are looking for someone that is:

• Motivated and hard-working
• Has effective communication skills
• Able to follow directions well
• Works independently and on a team
• Is a quick learner
• honest

Duties are not limited to:

• Care and upkeep of dogs, cats and other domestic animals
• Keeping cages/kennels clean and sanitized
• Walking pets
• Feeding and providing water for pets
• Medicating pets (orally) per protocol with Veterinarian/Technician
• Reporting animals health conditions/concerns to Veterinarian/Technician
• Verbal and written documentation/communication with Veterinarian/Technician
• Assisting Veterinarian/Technician and other staff members
• Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises
• Restocking supplies
• Laundry
• Outdoor feces patrol/clean-up

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Day range:

• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• Evening shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person