Kennel Assistant - Sky Lake Animal Hospital

Suveto; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet care discounts

401K with match up to 4%

VSOP grants

Stock ownership plan

Job summary

Sky Lake Veterinary Hospital in Miami, FL is seeking an experienced full-time Kennel Assistant to join our team. The position involves caring for boarders, assisting with kennel maintenance, and interacting with clients during drop-off and pick-up.

Candidates should love dogs, be able to manage various tasks, and handle dogs safely. The role requires good communication, organization, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year working in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Must be computer literate; ability to navigate new software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all boarders indoors and in the play yard.
• Work with a large group of dogs.
• Constantly walking and interacting with dogs.
• Maintain a safe environment.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Keep the facility clean and maintained.
• Record keeping; check in/out dogs.
• Kennel Attendants must be active and attentive at all times.

Skills

Dog handling

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Sky Lake Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is looking for an experienced full-time Kennel Assistant to join our Team! We are proud to serve the Miami, FL area for everything pet related.

At Sky Lake Veterinary Hospital, our singular goal is to provide compassionate medicine of the highest quality. We believe every patient is special and unique, deserving of individualized medical care. Communication, honesty and respect are the cornerstone of supporting the human-pet bond.

Our Kennel Attendants provide daily care for our boarders and assist with kennel maintenance. Their main objective is to properly board our dogs and cats, provide a fun-filled and safe environment for the pets in our care. Additionally, this means interacting with our clients as they pick up and drop off their pets. Working with dogs is a lot of fun, but this job is extremely demanding and requires someone who understands dog behavior and has excellent dog handling skills.

Candidates must be organized, able to communicate clearly with staff and owners, work independently and have a passion for dogs of all sizes and personalities. Candidates must be knowledgeable about dog behavior and body language and able to redirect dogs that are exhibiting inappropriate behavior in a safe manner.

This is a full-time position; $18.00 per hour.

Essential Kennel Job Duties

• MONITORING all boarders indoors and in the play yard.


• Working with a large group of dogs


• Constantly walking and interacting with dogs


• MAINTAINING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT!


• Provide excellent customer service.


• Keeping the facility clean and maintained


• Record keeping, checking in and out dogs.


• Kennel Assistants must be active and attentive at all times

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.


• Previous experience in client services.


• At least 1 year working within a VETERINARY FIELD is preferred.


• Must be computer literate; basic computer skills with ability to navigate new software.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Ability to multi-task.


• Ability to work well within a team environment.


• The ability to lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs.


• Handle dogs weighing up to 150 lbs.


• Ability to stand for long periods.

Benefits

• paid time off


• paid holidays


• medical


• dental and vision insurance


• pet care discounts


• 401K with a true match up to 4%.


• VSOP® grants,


• SUVETO'S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members.


• VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.

Sky Lake Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.