Night Emergency Kennel Assistant | Growth & Perks

Ohioanimalwelfarefederation; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay for eligible夜/週

Pet insurance discounts

Education allowances and continuing ed

401k and retirement planning

Paid time off and floating holidays

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital North Hills in Pittsburgh is hiring a Kennel Assistant for the Emergency Department Overnight with flexibility to assist other departments. Pay is $15.95 - $18.33 per hour, starting point based on experience and leveling.

VTS credentialing earns compensation commensurate with experience, and eligible shift differentials apply for nights and weekends. The role involves basic patient care, maintaining a clean facility, and assisting with restraints during procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care or a veterinary setting preferred.
• Ability to observe and report health concerns promptly.
• Skills in cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining a safe patient environment.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients for health concerns and report findings to senior staff.
• Clean and disinfect hospital areas and equipment to maintain high care standards.
• Prepare patient meals, clean cages and bedding, and manage litter boxes.
• Safely restrain cooperative patients during treatments as needed.
• Provide routine patient care, including walking dogs.
• Maintain cleanliness and operation of hospital tools and equipment.
• Record patient voids and communicate results to senior staff.
• Remove and wash soiled laundry and keep supplies stocked.
• Regularly patrol the facility to ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Animal care

Observation

Disinfection

Safety restraint

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital North Hills in Pittsburgh is hiring a Kennel Assistant for the Emergency Department Overnight with flexibility to assist other departments. Pay is $15.95 - $18.33 per hour, starting point based on experience and leveling.

VTS credentialing earns compensation commensurate with experience, and eligible shift differentials apply for nights and weekends. The role involves basic patient care, maintaining a clean facility, and assisting with restraints during procedures.