Kennel Assistant-Part Time

Mission Pet Health; Ballentine (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutch Fork Animal Hospital in Irmo, SC is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper food, exercise, and safety. You will monitor animals and alert the medical team to concerns while maintaining a clean, healthy kennel environment.

You will help manage supplies and work with the team to keep the resort running smoothly, with a schedule that includes weekends and holidays to support busy periods.

Qualifications

• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their welfare.
• Reliable and hardworking with the ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to handle stressful situations with composure.
• Physical capacity to lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Previous kennel assistant experience preferred; a flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care as the primary caregiver for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper food, exercise and attention.
• Be the eyes and ears of animal health by monitoring behavior and promptly notifying the medical team of concerns.
• Create a safe, healthy environment by maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of kennel areas, runs and surrounding grounds.
• Ensure operational excellence by managing inventory of food and cleaning supplies and collaborating with the team to complete tasks.

Job description

Dutch Fork Animal Hospital, located in the welcoming community of Irmo, South Carolina, has served pets and their families since 1986. We believe in providing comprehensive care where every pet is treated like our own, a commitment reflected by our excellent 4.8-star Google rating. When you join our dedicated team of seven DVMs, you are stepping into a supportive environment built on trust and clinical excellence. We are looking for passionate individuals ready to partner with us in continuing this legacy of trusted community healthcare, offering you the opportunity to do your best work every day.As a valued teammate at Dutch Fork, you benefit from being part of a larger network dedicated to ensuring your professional success and growth. We prioritize providing our teammates with the necessary support systems, including educational resources and mentorship, designed to help you reach your professional aspirations, whether that involves pursuing specialized skills or moving into a leadership role. This supportive structure ensures that every member of the team has the stability and tools required to succeed in a busy, high-quality practice.Our commitment to high-quality medicine includes robust offerings in Wellness and Prevention, Testing and Diagnostics, and Advanced Care, complemented by thorough Surgical Procedures and crucial Pet Emergency services. For complex cases, our veterinarians have immediate access to internal specialty consultations and cutting‑edge resources provided by our network, ensuring that you can offer the most comprehensive care options possible to your patients. This focus on strong internal medicine and accessible consultation means you are always prepared to meet the varied needs of our community‚Äôs pets.Irmo, SC offers a wonderful blend of suburban comfort and access to the dynamic culture of the midlands. Located just outside Columbia, Irmo is known for its family‑friendly atmosphere and lakeside living near Lake Murray, providing abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. This location offers a lower cost of living while still giving you access to all the amenities, dining, and educational opportunities you would expect from a growing South Carolina community, making it an ideal place to establish professional roots and enjoy a high quality of life.

Job Description

Your Impact as a Kennel Assistant

• Provide Personalized Care: You'll be the primary caregiver for our boarding and daycare pets, ensuring they receive the correct food, exercise, and attention to make their stay comfortable and safe.
• Be the Eyes and Ears of Animal Health: You'll carefully monitor the behavior and habits of the animals in your care, promptly notifying the medical team of any unusual health concerns.
• Create a Safe and Healthy Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the entire resort, from the kennel areas and runs to the outside grounds.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: You'll keep the resort running smoothly by managing inventory for food and cleaning supplies and collaborating with the team to ensure all tasks are completed.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their welfare.
• A reliable and hardworking nature, with the ability to manage tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to handle stressful situations with composure.
• The physical capacity to lift up to 50+ lbs and perform the duties of a physically active role.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant is preferred. A flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays, is required.

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