Kennel Assistant

Bees Ferry Veterinary Hospital, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Bees Ferry Veterinary Hospital, LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring their safety and comfort. You will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to compassionate animal care.

Key duties include monitoring animal wellbeing, communicating with the medical team about health concerns, and maintaining cleanliness across kennels, runs, and outdoor areas. Flexibility for weekends/holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets.
• Monitor animal wellbeing and report health concerns to the medical team.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, runs, and outdoor areas.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure tasks are completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets.
• Monitor animals and report health concerns to the medical team.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennels, runs, and outdoor areas.
• Manage inventory for food and cleaning supplies.
• Collaborate with team to ensure tasks are completed.

Skills

Animal care

Strong work ethic

Good communication

Lift up to 50+ lbs

Flexible schedule

Job description

If you are looking for a hospital defined by its commitment to quality and comprehensive care, Bees Ferry Veterinary Hospital in Charleston, SC, offers an exceptional opportunity. We have been a trusted partner in pet healthcare since 1993, and the community recognizes our dedication, giving us an excellent 4.7-star Google rating. Crucially, we are recognized as an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility. This means we voluntarily undergo regular, rigorous evaluations to meet or exceed the highest benchmarks in areas like surgery, patient care, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology. This is where you can truly do your best work alongside collaborative teammates.At Bees Ferry, we focus on an integrated approach to veterinary medicine characterized by professional collaboration and open communication. We believe every teammate should feel supported to achieve their career goals. As part of a larger network, we maintain a culture of growth and continuous education, ensuring veterinarians have access to robust internal specialty consultations when needed. We are dedicated to supporting all members of our team as they seek to succeed in their careers, whether through advancing skills in current roles or moving into leadership positions.Because we operate as an AAHA accredited facility, you will be joining a practice that holds itself to the highest worldwide standards of quality care. This commitment is evident in the broad scope of advanced medicine we offer. You will have the opportunity to utilize advanced testing and diagnostics, including on-site Ultrasound, to deliver the best patient outcomes. Our extensive service offerings include surgical procedures, urgent care, and emergency services, ensuring that we are ready to address critical cases while providing comprehensive small animal wellness and essential services like dentistry.Bees Ferry Veterinary Hospital is situated in the historic and vibrant community of Charleston, SC. This community has trusted us with their beloved pets since 1993. Our extensive hours allow us to meet the diverse needs of pet owners across the city, providing full-service veterinary care and urgent care when they need it most. When you join our team, you become part of a practice deeply embedded in the local fabric, dedicated to treating pets like our own and supporting the overall wellness of the Charleston pet population.

Job Description

Your Impact as a Kennel Assistant

• Provide Personalized Care: You’ll be the primary caregiver for our boarding and daycare pets, ensuring they receive the correct food, exercise, and attention to make their stay comfortable and safe.
• Be the Eyes and Ears of Animal Health: You’ll carefully monitor the behavior and habits of the animals in your care, promptly notifying the medical team of any unusual health concerns.
• Create a Safe and Healthy Environment: You’ll take pride in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the entire resort, from the kennel areas and runs to the outside grounds.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: You’ll keep the resort running smoothly by managing inventory for food and cleaning supplies and collaborating with the team to ensure all tasks are completed.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their welfare.
• A reliable and hardworking nature, with the ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to handle stressful situations with composure.
• The physical capacity to lift up to 50+ lbs and perform the duties of a physically active role.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant is preferred. A flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays, is required.

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