Full-Time Boarding & Animal Care Assistant

Oakhurst-Veterinary-Hospital---Florid; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital is looking for a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our team. You will help care for animals during their stay, maintain cleanliness, and support veterinarians, technicians, and staff in a busy hospital setting.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a 40-hour work week. Candidates should be enthusiastic, reliable, and capable of working weekends and holidays as needed.

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

Organizational skills

Job description

Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital is looking for a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our team. You will help care for animals during their stay, maintain cleanliness, and support veterinarians, technicians, and staff in a busy hospital setting.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a 40-hour work week. Candidates should be enthusiastic, reliable, and capable of working weekends and holidays as needed.