Kennel Assistant - Boarding & Grooming

Advanced Animal Hospital Group; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Kennel Assistant, where your compassion for animals will shine! In this full-time role, you'll provide essential care for boarding and hospitalized pets, ensuring their health and comfort while maintaining a clean environment. You'll engage with pet owners and work collaboratively with veterinary staff, making a positive impact in the lives of animals and their families. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in the veterinary field while enjoying a supportive work atmosphere that values teamwork and dedication. If you're passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan with company match

Paid training

Qualifications

• Confidence around animals and knowledge of proper restraint techniques.
• Understanding of infectious diseases and their control.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, feeding, and exercise for boarding and hospitalized animals.
• Monitor animals' health and report any issues to technicians or veterinarians.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kennel area and ensure proper sanitation.

Skills

Compassionate care for animals

Attention to cleanliness and detail

Ability to handle physically demanding tasks

Excellent teamwork

Reliable and punctual

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Animal Care Center has an exciting opportunity for a Kennel Assistant ~ Boarding & Grooming to join our team!

Location: 14101 W. Club Deluxe Road., Hammond, Louisiana 70403

Shift Details: This is a full-time position (30+ hours/week), working the following schedule:

• 7am-5:30pm M-Th
• 7am-5pm F
• 7am-4pm Sat
• Four 9.5 hour shifts/week (one day off during the week)
• Rotating Saturdays ~ every third Saturday
• 5 hours on Sunday every 4-6 weeks
• One Hour Lunch
• Rotate Locations between Animal Care Center & Pet Care Center

Pay Range: $10.00 - $11.00/hour (based on experience)

What We're Looking For:

• Compassionate care for animals
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive team environment where collaboration and compassion are valued.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within our rapidly expanding practice.
• Get the work-life balance you deserve with a great schedule
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid Training (learn about vet field)

Job Summary:

The Kennel Assistant provides daily care, feeding, and exercise of boarding and hospitalized animals. The Kennel Assistant also pays close attention to animals’ general health signs such as signs of stress and changes in eating or elimination habits, promptly notifying technicians and veterinarians when a pet needs medical attention. The Kennel Assistant interacts with clients in person and by phone and e-mail. Proper record documentation and accurate completion of boarding forms and cage cards is critical. The Kennel Assistant must pay close attention to details, understand, and follow proper feeding and sanitation procedures and monitor boarding and hospitalized pets.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Provide compassionate care to boarding pets and hospitalized patients.
• Check-in animals for boarding, talk with owners, write specific feeding and medication instructions, play times, walks, additional services; record all information on boarding forms; place ID collars on all animals; record and label all personal belongings.
• Mark records correctly for eating, drinking, and elimination habits; feed and water animals according to schedules; administer medications to pets that require medications while boarding; administer flea and tick control on all animals.
• Record medication instructions on the kennel medication board.
• Walk through kennel area regularly, checking each pet for any abnormal activity such as vomiting, diarrhea or blood in the cage or in the run.
• Make medical records for animals needing a doctor exam, inform receptionists that there are now doctor charges, and a doctor discharge is needed; take pets to treatment area for all medical services to be administered.
• Report abnormal activity to doctors and technicians, pull patient’s medical record; recognize emergency situations, enlisting the aid of doctors and technicians.
• Supervise animals when they are in the yard.
• Perform “TLC” play times or walks for clients who have requested it.
• Move pets to yard or other areas so runs can be disinfected; return animal to correct run after the run is clean and dry; remove soiled bedding and take it to the laundry area; place clean bedding in runs; operate washer and dryer to clean kennel bedding and hospital laundry.
• Clean and disinfect cages, runs, and yard as needed, using hoses and spray bottles of disinfectant. Use a squeegee to remove excess water; clean cat litter boxes and disinfect kitty condos; clean and disinfect all food and water bowls.
• Wear personal protective equipment required for the area and maintain the personal protective equipment in good working order.
• Check out animals for boarding, talk with owners, return all personal belongings, and review boarding report card with client; give baths to animals that qualify for a bath before they go home.

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Confidence around animals and pets.
• Knowledge of proper animal restraint techniques.
• Knowledge of infectious diseases and how to control and prevent their spread.
• Must have reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and ability to speak the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• Must be in the process of obtaining or have attained a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Identity Statement:

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.