Compassionate Kennel Assistant for Grooming & Boarding

Crossroads Animal Hospital; Central (LA); On-site; USD 13,776 - 17,908; Full time

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Job summary

Crossroads Animal Hospital in Louisiana is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for animals during grooming and boarding visits. You will clean, feed, monitor, and assist with daily tasks under supervision.

The role requires weekend and holiday availability, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and prior veterinary experience preferred. The team emphasizes compassionate care and client communication while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Patience and compassion when interacting with clients and animals.
• Ability to collaborate with veterinarians and staff to deliver care.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with clients.
• Active listening to client needs and instructions.
• Focus on high client satisfaction and care quality.

Responsibilities

• Provides care for patients visiting for grooming or boarding.
• Admit patients with client instructions and contact details for pickup.
• Record feeding schedules, appearance, and behavior accurately.
• Observe general physical condition for illness signs.
• Properly restrain difficult patients when needed.
• Walk patients several times daily for exercise and elimination.
• Provide special foods and liquids as required.
• Ensure cages, toys, and personal property are stored and identified.
• Keep kennels clean and disinfected to prevent disease spread.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Crossroads Animal Hospital in Louisiana is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for animals during grooming and boarding visits. You will clean, feed, monitor, and assist with daily tasks under supervision.

The role requires weekend and holiday availability, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and prior veterinary experience preferred. The team emphasizes compassionate care and client communication while maintaining a clean, safe environment.