Kennel Assistant

Savannah Animal Hospital - Delaware; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Scrubs provided

Job summary

Savannah Animal Hospital in Lewes, Delaware is seeking a dedicated Kennel Attendant to join our team. Training is available, and weekend/holiday shifts are required. The ideal candidate has kennel experience, strong communication, reliability, and the ability to multitask in a busy veterinary setting.

Both part-time and full-time opportunities exist, with benefits and a supportive team. Full-time roles include health, dental, vision insurance and 401K, and scrubs are provided to staff.

Qualifications

• Kennel experience in veterinary settings preferred or equivalent care at home.
• Must be dependable, punctual and able to work on a team.
• Ability to multitask, log patient information, and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care for boarding/daycare pets including feeding, walking, and medication assistance with training.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain kennels, cages, and common areas.
• Monitor and communicate patients’ health to Vets/Techs.
• Prepare pets for dismissal and assist with transport as needed.
• Maintain logs of patient activities and care given.

Skills

Kennel experience

Strong communication

Flexible schedule

Punctual

Organized

Team player

Logkeeping

Multitasking

Reliable transportation

Tools

None

Job description

Savannah Animal Hospital in Lewes, Delaware is seeking to hire a Kennel Attendant to join our amazing team!

Have some Kennel experience (working at a Veterinary clinic, Shelter, daycare, or even taking care of own pets) Training is available

have strong communication skills

have a flexible schedule

part-time available- weekends/holidays a must , no exceptions!

is dependable, reliable, PUNCTUAL and organized

works well on a team

able to keep an efficient log on patients in clinic

able to multitask in a busy environment

lift and carry up to 40lbs

stand and walk for long periods of time

reliable transportation

Kennel attendants provide the basic needs of animals that are being boarded, or in daycare.

General duties include but are not limited to:

cleaning( this means anything & everything) and sanitizing cages, boarding area, bathrooms etc.

feeding and caring for canines and felines (occasionally pocket pets like hamsters)

walking canines ( no matter the weather), changing feline litter pans

doing laundry & washing, sanitizing pet dishes

cleaning and maintaining hospital interior and outside premises (this includes the lobby, lunchroom , groom room, storage room & any other part of the Hotel that needs attending to)

checking on all patients throughout the day

prepare pets for dismissal

giving medications to boarding patients (will provide training)

communicates to Vets/Techs about patients' health that are being boarded .

The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients and the highest quality medical and boarding care to their pets.

The Full-Time positions work up to 10 hour s per shift and Part time are scheduled for around the needs of the business .

Priority will be given to applicants with Veterinary and or Kennel experience. Pay rate will be determined by experience.

Full-Time positions are eligible for Health, Dental, Vision insurance and 401K

Scrubs will be provided

The base hourly range for this position is $15-$1 8 . Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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