Weekend Kennel & Boarding Care Associate

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Centreville; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Shawnee Animal Hospital in Shawnee, OK is looking for a part-time Kennel and Boarding Assistant to join our team on weekends and half-days. You will care for dogs and cats, assist with check-ins/outs, and help maintain a clean, safe boarding environment.

We offer supportive scheduling, a friendly team, and opportunities to grow in a busy veterinary setting. Weekend shifts and partial days suit motivated animal lovers who thrive in a fast-paced lab and care 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 looking for a part-time Kennel and Boarding Assistant to join our team on weekends and half-days. You will care for dogs and cats, assist with check-ins/outs, and help maintain a clean, safe boarding environment.

We offer supportive scheduling, a friendly team, and opportunities to grow in a busy veterinary setting. Weekend shifts and partial days suit motivated animal lovers who thrive in a fast-paced lab and care environment.