Seven Bends Veterinary Hospital seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team! This is a part-time position and the ideal candidate will have experience working with animals. If you are passionate about animals and dedicated to exceptional client service, our hospital may be the right fit for you!
Our kennel assistants are responsible for providing care to our boarding patients (cats & dogs) and maintaining the cleanliness of our hospital seven days a week. This position typically requires evening shifts and rotating shifts on weekends and holidays.
Please note: Our hospital and grounds are a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free workplace.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure animals are kept clean and well care for while in our facility.
- Admit and discharge boarding animals.
- Provide food and water to boarding animals.
- Proper administration of medications.
- Ensure dogs are take out for bathroom breaks and playtime throughout the day.
- Bathing dogs before discharged from boarding.
- Able to recognize signs of illness in cats and dogs.
- Ensure cleanliness and sanitary protocols are followed.
- Maintaining cleanliness of the hospital and kennel to include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, wiping down surfaces, and trash collection.
Qualifications:
- A compassionate nature and a genuine love for animals.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to make clients feel welcome and at ease.
- Proficient in using computers and standard office software.
Requirements:
- Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Reliable transportation.
- Able to meet physical demand to include sitting, standing, and/or walking for extended periods and frequently working in a bent or squatting position.
Salary starting at $13.00 per hour, with increase consideration based on experience.