Kennel Assistant

Innovetive Petcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in pet care seeks a Kennel Assistant in Dallas, Texas. This part-time role involves providing compassionate care to pets, ensuring their well-being, and assisting medical staff as needed. Ideal candidates will bring previous experience with animals and a team-oriented attitude.

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 required.
• Sufficient physical strength and mobility to handle pets.
• Ability to monitor pets for distress signs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day care of patients and boarders.
• Feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, and bathing pets.
• Monitoring behavior and ensuring well-being of pets.

Skills

Animal experience

Physical strength

Teamwork

Dependability

Compassionate care

Job description

Kennel Assistant

Department: Boarding

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Dallas, Texas

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