Dog Care & Kennel Attendant - Flexible Hours

Skippack Animal Hospital; Skippack (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Professional development

Job summary

Skippack Animal Hospital in Skippack, PA is hiring a full-time or part-time Kennel Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us.

You will monitor animal health, document treatments, walk dogs, feed, bathe, and help with boarding while maintaining cleanliness and handling medications as needed. Flexible schedule includes weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and their well-being.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.
• Document treatments, activities, and observations.
• Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
• Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
• Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
• Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
• Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
• Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
• Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
• Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.

Skills

Passion for animals

Multi-tasking

Organization

Job description

Skippack Animal Hospital in Skippack, PA is hiring a full-time or part-time Kennel Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us.

You will monitor animal health, document treatments, walk dogs, feed, bathe, and help with boarding while maintaining cleanliness and handling medications as needed. Flexible schedule includes weekends and holidays.