Kennel Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet care organization is seeking a Kennel Assistant in Minooka, Illinois. In this role, you will ensure the care and monitoring of patients and boarding pets while maintaining a clean environment. This position requires compassion, teamwork, and readiness to handle various tasks while adhering to protocols.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Qualifications

• Prior kennel experience is a plus but not required.
• Professional and courteous personality with willingness to learn.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily care and monitoring of hospital patients and boarding pets.
• Maintain a clean and tidy kennel facility, ensuring a professional appearance.
• Provide water, food, and medication to patients under supervision.

Skills

Client service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Basic veterinary medical knowledge

Reading and interpreting patient charts

Education

High school degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

AVImark experience

Job description

Request an application and return to 103 Industrial Drive Minooka, Illinois 60447

Job Summary

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for the daily care and monitoring of hospital patients and boarding pets. For this reason, the Kennel Assistant must be compassionate and enjoy working closely with the patients.

This is a full time & part time position; scheduled days and hours may vary based on hospital need. Overtime is possible and weekend and holiday work is required. This position requires standing for long periods of time and some heavy lifting may be involved.

The Kennel Assistant reports to the Hospital Manager and Kennel Manager. The Kennel Assistant must wear proper attire (scrub top and pants, tennis shoes or something similar, no sandals or anything open toed).

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

General Tasks:

• Follows time clock procedures for clocking in and out at the start and end of the shift.

• Reports to work on time for each shift.

• Ensures the kennel facility is clean and tidy, maintaining a professional appearance at all times.

• Assists the Hospital Manager with special projects during slow times.

Client Service:

• Maintains a professional appearance and calm demeanor with all clients and team members.

• Walks, feeds, and provides water for hospital patients and boarders.

• Cleans patient cages and runs daily and as needed.

• Washes, dries, and stores towels and boarding facility bedding.

• Demonstrates and utilizes proper restraining techniques.

• Reads and accurately interprets the patient chart for any special situations.

• Monitors patients’ behaviors and notes potentially aggressive behaviors; requests assistance when needed.

• Under the supervision of a DVM or Veterinary Technician, provides boarders’ medications and records treatments accurately in the charts.

• Escalates any patient health concerns to a Veterinary Technician or Veterinarian in a timely manner.

• Check all pets for cleanliness prior to discharge. Clean, bathe pets prior to discharge if it applies.

• On the day of discharge, gathers all of the pet’s personal belongings for the client.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Basic veterinary medical knowledge is desired

Skills:

• Client service and interpersonal skills

• Reading and interpreting patient charts and treatment sheets (travel/circle sheets)

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, E-mail, and AVImark experience preferred)

Abilities:

• Professional and courteous

• Willingness to learn

• Attention to detail

• Adherence to procedures and protocols

• Works well in team environment

• Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision

Qualifications: Education/ Experience

• High school degree preferred

• Prior kennel experience not required but is a plus

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

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.