Pet Care & Kennel Assistant (Grooming & Boarding)

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Comite (LA); Presencial; USD 14.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Crossroads Animal Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support grooming and boarding patients. The role emphasizes care, cleanliness, and safety under supervision of Doctors and Technicians. You will follow client instructions, track feeding and activity, and help maintain a calm, clean environment.

Applicants should be able to lift up to 25 pounds (assistance for heavier loads), work weekends/holidays as needed, and follow OSHA PPE practices. Experience in a veterinary setting is preferred.

Formación

• Ability to work on weekends and holidays as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds; with assistance over 25 pounds.
• Practices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.

Responsabilidades

• Provides great care for patients visiting the practice for grooming and/or boarding.
• Ensures patients are admitted with client instructions for quality outcomes.
• Records feeding schedules, appearance, and behavior during visits.
• Observes illness signs and general condition of patients.
• Properly restrains difficult patients when needed for safety.
• Walks patients multiple times daily for exercise and elimination.
• Provides appropriate food and liquids as required by care plan.
• Ensures cleanliness of cages and areas; stores items properly.
• Washes and sanitizes bowls; launders towels and blankets.
• Maintains grounds and tidies trash; performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Client Satisfaction

Descripción del empleo

Crossroads Animal Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support grooming and boarding patients. The role emphasizes care, cleanliness, and safety under supervision of Doctors and Technicians. You will follow client instructions, track feeding and activity, and help maintain a calm, clean environment.

Applicants should be able to lift up to 25 pounds (assistance for heavier loads), work weekends/holidays as needed, and follow OSHA PPE practices. Experience in a veterinary setting is preferred.