Kennel Assistant

NVA; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part 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 Kennel Attendant to join our amazing team. The successful candidate will have kennel experience (vet clinic, shelter, or pet care), strong communication, and a flexible schedule.

Part-time weekend/holiday shifts are required, with full-time options also available. Duties include cleaning, feeding, walking dogs, keeping logs of patient care, and assisting Vets/Techs.

Qualifications

• Kennel experience in a veterinary setting or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexible schedule with weekend/holiday shifts required.
• Dependable, punctual and organized; able to work in a team.
• Ability to log patient information accurately and multitask in a busy clinic.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize cages, boarding areas, and bathrooms.
• Feed and care for canine and feline patients; walk dogs and manage litter pans.
• Do laundry and wash dishes; clean hospital interior and exterior areas.
• Monitor patients and communicate health updates to Vets/Techs.
• Prepare pets for dismissal and assist with medications as trained.

Skills

Kennel experience

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Punctual

Team player

Log patient information

Multitasking

Lift 40 lbs

Reliable transportation

Job description

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

The successful candidate(s) must:

• 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-$18. 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

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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.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.