Part-Time Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in Chapel Hill is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Kennel Assistant to provide exceptional care for boarding animals. Responsibilities include maintaining feeding schedules, cleaning the kennel area, and assisting with overall hospital upkeep. Ideal candidates will demonstrate dependability and effective communication skills. Benefits include 401k Matching, discounted veterinary care, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professionalism and dependability.
• Energetic and compassionate individual.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for boarding animals and manage feeding schedules.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kennel area and assist in overall hospital cleaning.
• Communicate with clients about needs and services.

Skills

Prior customer service experience

Ability to work in a wet environment

Experience working with animals in a hospital setting

Lifting 40 lbs

Job description

Part-Time Kennel Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort

Reporting To: Kimberly Harman

Description

We are seeking a Part-Time Kennel Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for maintaining back of hospital duties. These tasks include: caring for boarding animals, maintaining appropriate feeding schedules/providing prescribed medication to pets, maintaining the kennel area (cleaning and mopping), bathing animals and upholding the highest level of care for all pets. Additional duties may include general cleaning of the hospital and communicating directly with clients.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
• Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Be compassionate/caring
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction
• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Prior customer service experience
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
• Ability to work in a wet environment

Benefits

• 401k Match
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities