Kennel Assistant

Skippack Animal Hospital; Skippack (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Skippack Animal Hospital is seeking a passionate Kennel Assistant to provide care and support for pets in a nurturing environment. This full-time or part-time role offers valuable experience in veterinary medicine, where you'll ensure animal comfort, maintain cleanliness, and engage in various hands-on tasks to assist our team. Join us in maintaining high standards of care while enjoying benefits like medical coverage and employee discounts.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees

Paid time off for full-time employees

Employee pet discount

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with a passion for animal care.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and comfort of animals.
• Document treatments and observations.
• Maintain cleanliness of animals' environment.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Passion for animals

Job description

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Skippack Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time or 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 the most comprehensive and personalized care for our highly-valued clients and their pets in a warm and welcoming state-of-the-art facility, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement for full-time employees
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
  
  

Salary: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Flexible availability is essential. Shifts are 6:30 am to 2 pm and 12 pm to 7 pm. Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

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 Skippack Animal Hospital

Skippack Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary facility serving dogs, cats, and exotic mammals in Skippack, PA. Our mission is to provide the most comprehensive and personalized care for our highly-valued clients and their pets in a warm and welcoming state-of-the-art facility. Our professional and courteous staff is committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative care, and health-related educational opportunities.

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Part-time

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