Veterinary Kennel Assistant

Description

• Must love pets!
• Ability to work holidays and weekends.
• Must be a self-starter, but also able to work well within a team environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs unassisted.
• Ability to properly restrain pets for procedures.
• Greet clients with friendly enthusiasm.
• Ability to multi-task and stay on track.
• Detail oriented.
• Positive, will-do attitude.
• Good computer skills.

• Checking patients in and out of boarding, including going over paperwork with clients.
• Assisting technicians and doctors with appointments, including pet restraint and interacting with clients.
• Walking dogs several times a day.
• Keeping kennels and cages clean throughout the day.
• Feeding and medicating boarding pets properly.
• Ensuring all pets have clean, fresh water always.
• Keeping pets clean during their stay and ensuring cleanliness before being returned to the client.
• Keeping kennel areas odor free.
• Keep hospital grounds clean, including outdoor pet waste receptacle.