Kennel Assistant (PT)

405 Vet Animal Hospital, LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

405 Vet Animal Hospital in Oklahoma City is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper feeding, exercise, and safety. You will monitor animal wellbeing, report concerns to the medical team, and help keep kennels, runs, and surrounding areas clean and organized.

Ideal candidates are reliable, hardworking, and able to lift 50+ lbs, with flexible weekend/holiday availability. Join six veterinarians and a long-tenured team dedicated to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• A genuine love for animals and welfare.
• Reliable and hardworking with ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, good judgment, and composure under stress.
• Physical capacity to lift 50+ lbs.
• Flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper food, exercise, and comfort.
• Monitor behavior and health, and promptly notify the medical team of concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennel areas, runs, and surrounding grounds.
• Manage inventory of food and cleaning supplies and collaborate to complete tasks.

Skills

Love for animals

Reliable

Strong communication

Face-paced environment

Flexible schedule

Job description

405 Vet Animal Hospital has proudly served the Oklahoma City community since 2017, providing compassionate, full-service veterinary care with a commitment to treating every patient like family. Our dedication to exceptional medicine has earned us an outstanding 4.9-star Google rating, and we proudly serve clients in both English and Spanish.Join a collaborative team of six experienced veterinarians and long-tenured support staff in a stable, mentorship-focused environment where professional growth is encouraged. Our hospital offers a diverse caseload, including wellness and preventive care, advanced diagnostics, surgery, urgent care, and exotic pet medicine, giving you the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine and expand your skills.Located in the heart of Oklahoma City, our hospital offers the perfect combination of career growth and quality of life in a vibrant, affordable city with endless opportunities for dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation.

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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