Weekend Kennel Assistant: Caring for Boarding Pets

Veterinary Practice Partners; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Shawnee Animal Hospital in Shawnee, OK is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to support weekend shifts and work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and staff to ensure high standards of animal care and service.

The role involves monitoring animal health, performing grooming and sanitation tasks, feeding, walking dogs, and helping with boarding duties while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

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, 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.

Skills

Passion for animals

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Job description

Shawnee Animal Hospital in Shawnee, OK is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to support weekend shifts and work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and staff to ensure high standards of animal care and service.

The role involves monitoring animal health, performing grooming and sanitation tasks, feeding, walking dogs, and helping with boarding duties while maintaining a clean and safe environment.