Kennel Assistant

Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic PC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Generous pet benefits

Job summary

Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic in Peoria, Illinois, is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. You will help ensure high-quality animal care and customer service during their stay with us.

We offer a supportive work environment with a 401(k) plan and generous pet benefits. The role features flexible scheduling within our seven-day boarding facility, with shifts starting as early as 6:00 AM and running until around 8:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and their well-being.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and comfort of animals, respond to emergencies.
• Document treatments, activities, and observations.
• Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
• Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
• Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, cages.
• Change soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
• Bathe animals before discharge.
• Perform general housekeeping in animal housing, food prep, and laundry areas.
• Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
• Assist with check-in/out boarding patients, labeling and ID collars.
• Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and stimulation.

Skills

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic is hiring a part time Kennel Assistant

to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our mission to provide our patients with high-quality, compassionate medical care, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• 401(k) plan
• Generous pet benefits! Because we know your pets are family, too.

Salary: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: We offer flexible scheduling! Our boarding facility is open 7 days a week, with shifts starting as early as 6:00 AM and running until around 8:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.
• Document treatments, activities, and observations.
• Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
• Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
• Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
• Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
• Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
• Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
• Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
• Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and their well-being
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

About Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic

As a full-service, AAHA-accredited veterinary medical facility in Peoria, Illinois, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch medical, surgical, and dental care through our professional and courteous staff. Our team is highly skilled in PennHip evaluations, A-Stamp certifications, TPLO procedures, orthopedic surgery, abdominal ultrasounds, and echocardiography. We are dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative healthcare, and providing health-related education.