Compassionate Veterinary Kennel Assistant | Flexible Hours & Benefits

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC; New London (WI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits or accounts

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Wolf River Veterinary Clinic in New London, Wisconsin, is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for dogs and cats during grooming and boarding visits. You will help keep the boarding area clean, walk and feed patients, and administer medications under supervision.

The role requires weekend availability, and shifts from 7am-12pm and 4pm-7pm, with holiday work. The clinic offers benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary setting is preferred.
• Able to work weekends as required.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 25 pounds with/without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients visiting for grooming and/or boarding.
• Record feeding schedules, appearance and behavior during visits.
• Walk patients several times daily and ensure cleanliness of kennels and wards.
• Assist in restraining difficult patients and aid technicians/doctors as needed.
• Ensure personal property is stored and cages are properly identified.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Wolf River Veterinary Clinic in New London, Wisconsin, is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for dogs and cats during grooming and boarding visits. You will help keep the boarding area clean, walk and feed patients, and administer medications under supervision.

The role requires weekend availability, and shifts from 7am-12pm and 4pm-7pm, with holiday work. The clinic offers benefits and a supportive team environment.