Emergency Kennel Assistant | Flexible Hours & Growth

Ohioanimalwelfarefederation; Washington, Northern (Washington County, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our team. You will attend to the basic needs of our animal patients and help maintain cleanliness of the hospital. Shift: Swing shift 12pm-12am.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour, starting point dependent on experience and advancement through our competency levels. This role may include assisting with basic patient care such as safe restraint during treatment and walking dogs.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients for obvious signs of health concerns and report any findings to senior staff.
• Clean and disinfect areas of the hospital as often as is necessary to maintain high standards of care.
• Prepare patient meals, clean patient cages, and bedding, and maintain litter boxes.
• Safely approach and restrain cooperative patients as needed during treatments.
• Provide routine attention to patients, including walking dogs.
• Effectively clean and maintain hospital equipment and tools.
• Quantify patient voids and report findings to senior Veterinary Assistant or Technician.
• Remove and wash soiled laundry and keep clean laundry stocked.
• Patrol facility regularly to ensure cleanliness.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our team. You will attend to the basic needs of our animal patients and help maintain cleanliness of the hospital. Shift: Swing shift 12pm-12am.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour, starting point dependent on experience and advancement through our competency levels. This role may include assisting with basic patient care such as safe restraint during treatment and walking dogs.