Kennel Assistant

Job description

Hobart Animal Clinic's Boarding & Grooming Department is seeking a Part-Time Kennel Assistant. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, compassionate, self-motivated, and possess a strong work ethic.

All potential candidates must be able to perform moderate physical labor in a fast-paced facility and should be aware that this position may expose you to animal bodily fluids, including but not limited to blood, urine, and fecal matter.

Job Duties:

• Maintain Hobart Animal Clinic’s standards of cleaning and sanitation, including entire Boarding and Grooming facility and Clinic grounds
• Provide quality care to all pets visiting the facility—provide fresh bedding, food, water, and other essential care
• Maintain specific and accurate medical records.
• Accurately administer medications
• Ability to recognize any unusual conditions or abnormal behavior of pets visiting our facility and promptly report findings to Kennel Manager, Lead Kennel Assistant, or Veterinarian depending on severity
• Responsible for helping receptionists admit and release pets in our facility, including sending home all belongings with pets at departure
• Ensure all pets visiting facility maintain cleanly appearance
• Responsible for performing baths and toenail trims as directed
• Responsible for handling all breeds and sizes of dogs AND cats
• Ability to take initiative to perform tasks independently and as a team
• Maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers
• Possess proper animal restraint and handling skills
• Other duties assigned as required
• Candidates with experience in similar field preferred

Job Types: Full-time

Salary: $11.00 - $12.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hobart, IN 46342: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Types: Part-time

Salary: $11.00 - $12.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hobart, IN 46342: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Tips

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Pet care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Animal care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person