Part-Time Kennel Assistant - Pet Discount & 401(k) Match

Veterinary Practice Partners; Tenafly (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee pet discount

401(k) with generous company match

Job summary

Tenafly Veterinary Center is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

This role offers an employee pet discount and a 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and their well-being.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.
• Document treatments, activities, and observations.
• Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
• Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
• Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, kennels, and cages.
• Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
• Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
• Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
• Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
• Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.

Skills

Passion for animals

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Job description

Tenafly Veterinary Center is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

This role offers an employee pet discount and a 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while