Kennel Assistant at Pet Hospital — Flexible Hours

BluePearl; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Employee discounts for pet care

Continuing education allowance

BluePearl University access

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for animal patients and maintain a clean, safe hospital environment. You will observe patients, clean areas, and assist with basic patient care including safe restraint during treatments.

The role involves walking dogs, preparing meals, maintaining cages and bedding, and keeping equipment clean. A team-driven, fast-paced setting offers growth and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• A Kennel Assistant attends to the basic needs of animals that are patients of the hospital and cleans the hospital facility, equipment, and tools.
• The role may include assistance with basic patient care such as the safe restraint of patients during treatment.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients for obvious signs of health concerns and report any findings to senior staff.
• Clean and disinfect areas of the hospital as often as is necessary to maintain high standards of care.
• Prepare patient meals, clean patient cages , and bedding, and maintain litter boxes.
• Safely approach and restrain cooperative patients as needed during treatments.
• Provide routine attention to patients, including walking dogs.
• Effectively clean and maintain hospital equipment and tools.
• Quantify patient voids and report findings to senior Veterinary Assistant or Technician.
• Remove and wash soiled laundry and keep clean laundry stocked.
• Patrol facility regularly to ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Patient observation

Animal care

Walk dogs

Disinfection

Restraint safety

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for animal patients and maintain a clean, safe hospital environment. You will observe patients, clean areas, and assist with basic patient care including safe restraint during treatments.

The role involves walking dogs, preparing meals, maintaining cages and bedding, and keeping equipment clean. A team-driven, fast-paced setting offers growth and learning opportunities.