Kennel Assistant - Part-Time (Weekend Only)

Loop-363-Animal-Hospital; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Training and career development

Job summary

Loop-363-Animal-Hospital in Temple, Texas, seeks a part-time Kennel Assistant (weekend only) to care for patients and boarders, including feeding, walking, bathing, and monitoring well-being.

You will work with medical staff, require animal experience, and strong physical stamina; team-oriented with flexible schedule and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have previous animal experience.
• Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift/move heavy pets and objects.
• A sense of fun and teamwork – smiles and laughter are required.
• Dependable and able to work independently.
• Ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease.
• Willingness to learn and provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets.
• References, background checks, and drug testing are required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day care of patients and boarders.
• Safe handling and restraint of animals.
• Feeding and watering of pets.
• Walking and bathing of pets.
• Monitoring behaviors and wellbeing of pets.
• Assisting medical staff as needed.

Skills

Animal care experience

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Dependable

Willingness to learn

References and background checks

Job description

Kennel Assistant - Part-Time (Weekend Only)

Department: Boarding

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Temple, Texas

Compensation: $14.00 - $15.00 / hour

Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant! You'll love the day-to-day care of patients and boarders including feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, and monitoring the well-being of pets.

Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:

• Responsible for the day-to-day care of patients and boarders
• Safe handling and restraint
• Feeding and watering
• Walking and bathing
• Monitoring behaviors
• Ensuring the well-being of pets
• Assisting medical staff

What You'll Bring:

• Must have previous animal experience
• Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects
• A sense of fun and teamwork – Smiles and laughter are required for all who apply
• Dependable and able to work independently
• The ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease
• A willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets
• References, background checks, and drug testing are required

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Training and career development