Weekend Kennel Assistant - Animal Care & Boarding

Vetpracticepartners; Shawnee (OK); Híbrido; USD 15.000 - 18.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Shawnee Animal Hospital in Shawnee, OK, is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to support our veterinarians, technicians, and staff on weekends. You will help care for boarding animals and ensure a clean, safe environment.

This role emphasizes animal welfare, reliable attendance, and the ability to multitask in a busy clinic setting, with duties including feeding, walking, administering basic meds, and keeping thorough notes.

Formación

• Passion for animals and their well-being
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Descripción del empleo

Shawnee Animal Hospital in Shawnee, OK, is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to support our veterinarians, technicians, and staff on weekends. You will help care for boarding animals and ensure a clean, safe environment.

This role emphasizes animal welfare, reliable attendance, and the ability to multitask in a busy clinic setting, with duties including feeding, walking, administering basic meds, and keeping thorough notes.