Lake Forest Boarding and Grooming - Kennel Assistant

Lake Forest Animal Hospital, located on the outskirts of Lynchburg, Virginia is a small animal veterinary practice offering general practice, emergency, surgery, and dental services. Its team of veterinarians has a wealth of experience, one of whom — along with the practice manager — has been working there since it first opened. To date, many of its clientele have been bringing their pets to Lake Forest just as long for all of their veterinary needs. Lake Forest Animal Hospital has gained a reputation for its excellent care, recently earning the Lynchburg Living Bronze award for their level of dedication! Our close knit, family oriented, skilled and experienced team of doctors work extremely well together and we strive to provide schedules that work well for each member and their families.

We are seeking a reliable, compassionate, and motivated Part-Time Kennel Assistant to join our team at our busy dog boarding and grooming facility. This position involves hands-on care of dogs in a safe, clean, and positive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong love for animals, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Provide daily care for boarding and daycare dogs, including feeding, watering, and administering medications (if needed)

  
  


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  Maintain cleanliness of kennels, play areas, and grooming spaces (cleaning up waste, washing bedding, disinfecting surfaces)

  
  


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  Monitor dog behavior and health, reporting any issues or concerns to management or veterinary staff

  
  


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  Engage dogs in supervised play and exercise sessions in indoor and outdoor play yards

  
  


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  Follow safety protocols and sanitation procedures

  
  


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  Provide excellent customer service when interacting with pet owners

  
  


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  Perform other duties as assigned to support kennel and facility operations

  
  

Qualifications:

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  Prior experience working with dogs in a kennel, shelter, veterinary, or grooming setting preferred but not required

  
  


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  Comfortable working with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments

  
  


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  Ability to handle physically demanding tasks (lifting up to 50 lbs, walking, standing, cleaning)

  
  


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  Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail

  
  


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  Must be 18 years or older with reliable transportation

  
  


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  Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and early mornings or evenings as needed

  
  

Work Environment:

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role in an environment that may be noisy and physically active. Applicants should be comfortable working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.