Pet Care Kennel Assistant - Growth, Flexible Hours

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k and retirement planning

Paid time off

Floating holiday plans

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our team. You will attend to the basic needs of our animal patients, keep the facility clean, and assist with routine patient care and safe restraint during treatments.

Pay ranges from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience and progression through our competency levels. We offer comprehensive benefits, opportunities for growth within Mars Veterinary Health, and a supportive environment focused

Responsibilities

• Observe patients for health concerns and report findings to senior staff.
• Clean and disinfect areas of the hospital to maintain high standards of care.
• Prepare patient meals, clean cages and bedding, and maintain litter boxes.
• Safely restrain cooperative patients during treatments as needed.
• Provide routine attention to patients, including walking dogs.
• Clean and maintain hospital equipment and tools.
• Quantify patient voids and report findings to senior staff.
• Remove and wash soiled laundry and keep clean laundry stocked.
• Patrol facility regularly to ensure cleanliness.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our team. You will attend to the basic needs of our animal patients, keep the facility clean, and assist with routine patient care and safe restraint during treatments.

Pay ranges from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience and progression through our competency levels. We offer comprehensive benefits, opportunities for growth within Mars Veterinary Health, and a supportive environment focused