Pet Care Specialist New Wildwood, MO

Foxcreekveterinaryhospital; Missouri; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to join their team in Wildwood, MO. The position involves ensuring the well-being of animals, maintaining cleanliness, and providing exceptional care. Candidates should be passionate about animal welfare and possess strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee Pet Discounts

401(k) plan

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 and respond to emergencies.
• Document treatments and activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennels and feed animals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Attention to detail

Job description

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, MO is hiring a full-time Kennel Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted 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!

What to Expect

As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve. Medical, dental, vision, retirement -
• Paid time off.
• Employee Pet Discounts! Because we know your pets are family, too.
• 401(k) plan

Salary: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Flexible availability is essential. Shifts are 6:30 am to 2 pm and 12 pm to 7pm. Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Key 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, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
• Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
• Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
• 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.

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

About Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, MO

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital was founded in October 2000 with the mission to provide the very best care combined with the latest and most up-to-date facilities and equipment. Our staff, as a team, is dedicated through continuing education and compassion to provide our patients with the level of care we would demand for our own pets.

As anAAHA-Accredited practice, these principles are our passion and by fulfilling them, we are living our dream of knowing that we make a difference by helping animals every day.

We are happy to see Canine, Feline, Equine, and Pocket Pets!

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