Compassionate Kennel & Boarding Assistant

Abqpetcarehospital; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ocotillo Animal Clinic and Pet Resort in Chandler, AZ is a full‑service veterinary and boarding facility seeking a positive team member to join our fast-paced team. You will help care for dogs and cats, assist with wellness vaccines and exams, grooming, and daily kennel duties.

The ideal candidate is caring, capable of multitasking, and communicates well with clients. Prior animal handling experience is preferred, and Avimark is used to manage client records and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Previous animal handling experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of animal behavior.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; good judgment under stress.

Responsibilities

• Take dogs outside for breaks and supervise playtimes.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, yards, hallways and equipment.
• Feed and medicate dogs and cats per schedule and instructions.
• Monitor for signs of illness or injury and report to the veterinary side.
• Control and restrain animals as needed.
• Bathe, brush, and trim nails.
• Check-in and check-out clients from boarding stay.
• Schedule boarding reservations.
• Use Avimark to update client records.

Skills

Animal handling

Animal behavior

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Verbal & written skills

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Tools

Avimark

Job description

Ocotillo Animal Clinic and Pet Resort in Chandler, AZ is a full‑service veterinary and boarding facility seeking a positive team member to join our fast-paced team. You will help care for dogs and cats, assist with wellness vaccines and exams, grooming, and daily kennel duties.

The ideal candidate is caring, capable of multitasking, and communicates well with clients. Prior animal handling experience is preferred, and Avimark is used to manage client records and scheduling.