Kennel Assistant

Bridgeport Veterinary Hospital; Bridgeport (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Bridgeport Veterinary Hospital in Bridgeport is seeking a Kennel Assistant to provide daily care for animals, including feeding, cleaning kennels, and supervising play. You will maintain records of each animal’s temperament and preferences while working both independently and as part of a team.

The role requires compassion, reliability, and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to work weekends and advance within the clinic.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals desired.
• Familiarity with animal handling procedures and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet the basic and higher needs for all animals under our care, including feeding.
• Play or walk the animals, as needed.
• Clean kennels and work areas daily.
• Wash bedding and toys.
• Greet and assist customers or adopters.
• Maintain excellent records of all animals.

Skills

Animal care

Team player

Multitasking

Communication

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement

We are looking for a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our Bridgeport Veterinary Hospital family. Candidates applying for this position must be compassionate and carry themself in a positive, professional manner. As a Kennel Assistant, you will be providing daily care for the animals we are responsible for, ensuring all of their needs are met. That can include feeding them, cleaning their kennels and play spaces, engaging them in play, walking them, and more. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining excellent records of the animals and their care, including temperament and preferences. The ideal candidate loves animals, has basic knowledge of good animal handling procedures, and works well independently and within a team environment.

The Kennel Attendant supports the Kennel Manager at our boarding facility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: walking dogs, playing with cats and dogs, cleaning cages, keeping owners informed about their pets.

We are looking for:

• Individuals who work well with animals and their owners
• Flexibility with schedule (must be able to work on weekends)
• Must be able to work on weekdays during the day
• Multitaskers who like working in a fast paced environment at times
• Clear background (drug screening is part of our hiring procedure)

Responsibilities

• Meet the basic and higher needs for all animals under our care, including feeding
• Play or walk the animals, as needed
• Clean kennels and work areas daily
• Wash bedding and toys
• Greet and assist customers or adopters
• Maintain excellent records of all animals

Benefits (full-time)

• Competitive salary
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee pet care discounts
• Employee benefits
• Continuing Education
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to work with a wonderful team

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals desired
• Familiarity with animal handing procedures and best practices
• Strong organizational skills

About Bridgeport

Bridgeport is located just 17 miles northwest of downtown Philadelphia. The area has the perfect balance between city and suburban living. With 4,500 inhabitants, Bridgeport is one of the smaller communities around Philadelphia. The largest shopping mall in the United States, King of Prussia Mall, is located a mere 2.9 miles from Bridgeport.

You can find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BridgeportVetsand on Instagram at www.instagram.com/bridgeportveterinaryhospital

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time