Compassionate Kennel & Pet Care Assistant

Petvet-Care-Centers; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Eastgate Animal Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio. You will support veterinarians and technicians by cleaning, handling and feeding pets, and helping maintain a safe, clean hospital environment.

Open to full-time or part-time schedules with opportunities to grow, and a culture focused on compassionate care for pets and people. Compensation includes benefits and a supportive work atmosphere at a well-established hospital.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.
• High school diploma or GED
• Preferably with Animal knowledge/experience.
• Dog handling and Boarding experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to pets.
• Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or as the owner has requested; records appetites; water intake, as well as fecal and urine production.
• Recognizes and reports any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors and monitors pets for signs of distress or disease.
• Assists Veterinarians and technicians with pet restraint.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day; cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensures the safe use of chemicals.
• Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls.
• Completes the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain hospital cleanliness, equipment, and the overall appearance of the hospital
• Correctly prioritizes tasks
• Maintains laundry for the kennel and hospital
• Provides patients with fresh, clean bedding when appropriate
• Walks patients according to schedule
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Remain professional and courteous to clients and co-workers while handling multiple tasks at once with many interruptions.
• Learn and understand our services and health recommendations and be able to clearly communicate these to clients.
• Be able to deal with difficult and/or aggressive patients in an effective manner meanwhile keeping yourself, the pet, and co-workers safe
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Dog handling

Animal knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ Eastgate Animal Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio. You will support veterinarians and technicians by cleaning, handling and feeding pets, and helping maintain a safe, clean hospital environment.

Open to full-time or part-time schedules with opportunities to grow, and a culture focused on compassionate care for pets and people. Compensation includes benefits and a supportive work atmosphere at a well-established hospital.