Kennel Assistant-Part Time

Mission Pet Health; Irmo (SC); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 21.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dutch Fork Animal Hospital in Irmo, SC, is part of Mission Pet Health, and is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support boarding and daycare pets with care and attention. You will help ensure a clean, safe environment and coordinate with the medical team as needed.

We value a genuine love for animals, reliability, strong communication, and the physical ability to lift 50+ lbs. Weekend and holiday availability is required, and you will join a supportive network dedicated to professional growth.

Qualifikationen

• Genuine love for animals and commitment to welfare.
• Reliable and hardworking in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and good judgment under stress.
• Physical capacity to lift 50+ lbs and perform active duties.

Aufgaben

• Provide care for boarding and daycare pets with appropriate feeding, exercise, and attention.
• Monitor animal health and behavior and inform the medical team of concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, runs, and surrounding areas.
• Support resort operations, including inventory management and team collaboration.

Kenntnisse

Love for animals

Reliable

Strong communication

Lift 50+ lbs

Jobbeschreibung

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’s 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

At Mission Pet Health, we do things a little differently! As part of our hiring process, we invite candidates to complete a short online assessment so we can better understand your skills and strengths. If you are being considered for the position, you will receive an e-mail from a Mission Pet Health recruiter with a link to complete the assessment at your convenience. Please be sure to check your spam or junk folder - sometimes these messages get filtered out.

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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