What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boarding and Kennel or Grooming position at Veterinary Practice Partners?
Kennel Assistant
Palmetto Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time Kennel Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What To Expect
As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
Schedule: Alternating weekly schedule including every other weekend
Key Responsibilities:
We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, in-house labs, cold laser therapy, ultrasound, echocardiogram, doppler-bp, and I-131 radiation. We also offer TPLO/TTA surgery and hyperthyroid cat care.
Palmetto Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time Kennel Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What To Expect
As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Schedule: Alternating weekly schedule including every other weekend
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.
- Document treatments, activities, and observations.
- Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
- Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
- Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
- Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
- Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
- Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
- Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
- Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
- Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.
- Passion for animals and their well-being
- Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, in-house labs, cold laser therapy, ultrasound, echocardiogram, doppler-bp, and I-131 radiation. We also offer TPLO/TTA surgery and hyperthyroid cat care.
Salary : $9 - $12
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