The Kennel Assistant is an integral part of the clinic team; they play a significant role in maintaining facility cleanliness and excellent client and patient care.
Job Description Overview:
. Maintain kennel area and care for boarded patients.
- Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
- Maintain kennel and grounds as directed by the practice managers and owners.
- Feeding/bathing/walking animals
- Customer service (i.e. Helping clients with their pets)
Qualifications:
- Must be 18yrs old or older
- Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
- Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
- 1 year of animal handling experience is preferred.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
Organization and thoroughness when cleaning are a MUST.
Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting positions.
Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.
If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our clinic may be the right fit for you.
Part time position. Must be available from 7:30am-12:00pm Monday-Friday and Weekend and Holiday availability is required.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $9.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person