Kennel Assistant

WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF A VETERINARY KENNEL ASSISTANT?

• Animal care (walking dogs, providing food and water to dogs and cats, cleaning up after them, sanitizing kennels, etc...)
• Observes patients for obvious signs of health concerns and report to veterinarian or senior staff.
• Prepare patient meals, sanitize patient cages and bedding, and maintain litter boxes.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennel area.
• Bathing, trimming nails, expressing anal glands and cleaning ears.
• Able to lift 40 pounds.
• Maintain a clean hospital environment (sweeping, mopping, dusting, taking out trash, laundry, etc) daily.
• Provide assistance to our veterinarians and staff.
• Rotate weekend and holiday shifts.
• Capable of working independently.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work in a busy clinic environment and proactively identify tasks required to ensure clinic cleanliness and animal care.
• Basic communication skills.
• Paying attention to animals.
• A love for animals is a must!

PARVIN ANIMAL CLINIC CORE VALUES

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Thoroughness
• Caring
• Respectful
• We are dedicated to providing the best care to see pets through every life stage and to help clients make the best decisions for their beloved pets to ensure a long, happy and healthy life, while providing a professional and welcoming environment for pets and owners.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $10.00 per hour

Expected hours: 17 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Spanish Fort, AL 36527 (Required)

Work Location: In person