Kennel Assistant

Innovetive Petcare; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join their team. This part-time role involves providing compassionate care for pets, including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring their well-being. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day care of both patients and boarders, ensuring they are happy and healthy. Ideal candidates will have previous animal care experience and a strong sense of teamwork. Enjoy benefits like paid time off, health insurance, and flexible schedules while making a difference in the lives of pets. If you have a passion for animal care and a desire to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Training and career development

Qualifications

• Previous animal experience is essential for this role.
• Physical strength and stamina are required to lift pets.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients and boarders including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring.
• Assist medical staff and ensure the well-being of pets.

Skills

Animal Care Experience

Physical Strength

Teamwork

Independence

Monitoring Animal Behavior

Compassionate Care

Job description

Kennel Assistant

Department: Boarding

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Newburgh, New York

Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 / hour

Description

Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant! You'll love the day-to-day care of patients and boarders including feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, and monitoring the well-being of pets.

Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:

• Responsible for the day-to-day care of patients and boarders
• Safe handling and restraint
• Feeding and watering
• Walking and bathing
• Monitoring behaviors
• Ensuring the well-being of pets
• Assisting medical staff

What You'll Bring:

• Must have previous animal experience
• Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects
• A sense of fun and teamwork – Smiles and laughter are required for all who apply
• Dependable and able to work independently
• The ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease
• A willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets
• References, background checks, and drug testing are required

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Training and career development