Veterinary Kennel Assistant: Patient Care & Cleanliness

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 64,472,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid parental leave

CE allowance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Rockville, MD is seeking an organized Kennel Assistant to support our specialty departments. Pay ranges from $20.00 to $22.50 per hour, with experience-based advancement through a competency tool.

Benefits include shift differentials for nights and weekends, and a role dedicated to ensuring animal welfare and hospital cleanliness. Opportunities for growth and professional development are highlighted within the role.

Qualifications

• Observe patients for health concerns and report findings to senior staff.
• Clean and disinfect areas to maintain high standards of care.
• Prepare patient meals, clean cages and bedding, and maintain litter boxes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Observation

Cleaning

Animal care

Restraint

Dog walking

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Rockville, MD is seeking an organized Kennel Assistant to support our specialty departments. Pay ranges from $20.00 to $22.50 per hour, with experience-based advancement through a competency tool.

Benefits include shift differentials for nights and weekends, and a role dedicated to ensuring animal welfare and hospital cleanliness. Opportunities for growth and professional development are highlighted within the role.