Pet Care & Kennel Assistant - Flexible Weekend/Part-Time

NVA General Practice; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Scrubs provided

Job summary

Savannah Animal Hospital in Lewes, Delaware is seeking a Kennel Attendant to join our amazing team. The base hourly range is $15–$18 with full- and part-time shifts available; full-time includes health, dental, vision insurance and 401(k). Scrubs provided.

Responsibilities include feeding and tending to dogs and cats, cleaning, log maintenance, medication administration (training provided), and coordinating with vets and techs. A dependable schedule and teamwork are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Kennel experience preferred (veterinary clinic, shelter, daycare, or pet care)
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible schedule
• Part-time weekends/holidays required
• Reliable, punctual and organized
• Team player
• Able to log patient information accurately
• Able to multitask in busy environments
• Must lift and carry up to 40 lbs
• Stand and walk for long periods
• Reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize cages, boarding area, bathrooms, and related spaces
• Feed and care for dogs and cats (including small pocket pets)
• Walk dogs in all weather and manage litter pans for cats
• Do laundry and wash dishes; sanitize pet dishes
• Maintain hospital interior and exterior areas (lobby, break room, grooming area, storage)
• Check on all patients throughout the day
• Prepare pets for dismissal
• Administer medications to boarding patients (training provided)
• Communicate health updates to Vets/Techs regarding boarded patients

Job description

Savannah Animal Hospital in Lewes, Delaware is seeking a Kennel Attendant to join our amazing team. The base hourly range is $15–$18 with full- and part-time shifts available; full-time includes health, dental, vision insurance and 401(k). Scrubs provided.

Responsibilities include feeding and tending to dogs and cats, cleaning, log maintenance, medication administration (training provided), and coordinating with vets and techs. A dependable schedule and teamwork are essential to success.