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Form of workKennel Assistant
Department: Boarding
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Bossier City, Louisiana
Compensation: $9.00 - $11.00 / hour
Description
Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant!
Kennel assistants are responsible for proper husbandry care of all hospitalized and boarded animals, including feeding, bathing, record keeping, and the cleanliness of cages, runs, and room areas. In addition, the kennel staff also is responsible for assisting in the overall cleanliness of the hospital.
Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:
What You'll Bring:
Benefits
Department: Boarding
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Bossier City, Louisiana
Compensation: $9.00 - $11.00 / hour
Description
Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant!
Kennel assistants are responsible for proper husbandry care of all hospitalized and boarded animals, including feeding, bathing, record keeping, and the cleanliness of cages, runs, and room areas. In addition, the kennel staff also is responsible for assisting in the overall cleanliness of the hospital.
Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:
- Responsible for the day-to-day care of patients and boarders
- Safe handling and restraint
- Feeding and watering
- Walking and bathing
- Monitoring behaviors
- Ensuring the well-being of pets
- Assisting medical staff
What You'll Bring:
- Must have previous animal experience
- Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects
- A sense of fun and teamwork - Smiles and laughter are required for all who apply
- Dependable and able to work independently
- The ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease
- A willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets
- Previous animal experience
- References, background checks, and drug testing are required
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Training and career development
