Overview
As a Part-Time Kennel Assistant, you will play a vital role in the well-being of our patients at both our hospital and boarding facility. Your responsibilities will include providing exceptional care through feeding, medicating, and cleaning, as well as ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all animals in our care. Key duties include:
Must have the ability to work these required hours:T, R, F from 330p-630p
Cleaning and maintaining the facility
Laundering bedding and towels
Supporting post-operative care for patients
Helping veterinarians, technicians, and assistants with animal restraint and examinations
Additionally, you may receive training in cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments.
Familiarity with cleaning and disinfecting protocols
Understanding of proper animal restraint techniques
Skillful and efficient use of cleaning materials and equipment
Physical capability to perform moderately heavy labor (e.g., handling large dogs, bags of litter, pet food)
Compassionate and patient demeanor when caring for sick or frightened animals
Willingness to learn how to identify abnormal conditions
Ability to follow oral and written instructions effectively
