Pet Care & Boarding Associate - Flexible Hours & Benefits

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Bonus incentive

Flexible schedules

Career development

Employee Assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Dyer County Animal Hospital in Dyersburg, TN is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support grooming and boarding operations. You will admit patients with care, follow client instructions, and help maintain a clean, safe environment for all animals under supervision of Doctors and Technicians.

Weekend availability, basic veterinary exposure preferred, and ability to lift up to 25 pounds with assistance as needed are valued. Training on PPE and safety procedures provided.

Qualifications

• Requires weekend work as needed.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds; with assistance for heavier loads.
• Practices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients visiting the practice for grooming and/or boarding.
• Record feeding, appearance, and behavior during visits.
• Observe patient appearance and activity for general condition and signs of illness.
• Handle patients safely and restrain when needed.
• Walk patients several times daily for exercise and elimination.
• Ensure cleanliness of cages, runs, and wards; manage sanitation and laundry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience

Collaboration

Communication

Active Listening

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Dyer County Animal Hospital in Dyersburg, TN is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support grooming and boarding operations. You will admit patients with care, follow client instructions, and help maintain a clean, safe environment for all animals under supervision of Doctors and Technicians.

Weekend availability, basic veterinary exposure preferred, and ability to lift up to 25 pounds with assistance as needed are valued. Training on PPE and safety procedures provided.