Full-Time Kennel & Boarding Assistant with Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental vision

PTO 401(k)

Job summary

Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to support our veterinarians, technicians, and staff in providing high-quality care during animal stays. Expect a comprehensive benefits package and a 40-hour schedule with weekends and holidays included.

Salary ranges from $15.00 to $16.00 per hour, dependent on experience, with opportunities to contribute to daily animal care, feeding, cleaning, and gentle handling in a fast-paced clinic environment.

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

Attention to detail

Job description

Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to support our veterinarians, technicians, and staff in providing high-quality care during animal stays. Expect a comprehensive benefits package and a 40-hour schedule with weekends and holidays included.

Salary ranges from $15.00 to $16.00 per hour, dependent on experience, with opportunities to contribute to daily animal care, feeding, cleaning, and gentle handling in a fast-paced clinic environment.