Kennel Assistant

Kennel assistants provide daily care for hospitalized dogs and assist with kennel maintenance (cleaning and disinfecting).
They are involved with scheduling appointments, cleaning cages and runs, bathing, grooming, exercising, feeding, administering medication, and monitoring the behavior of dogs.
They also interact with clients as they pick up and drop off their dogs.
The majority of a kennel assistants duty is to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the kennels as well as the hospitals and report to the veterinarian if there are any discrepancies involving our standards of care.
Kennel attendants work under the direct supervision of a kennel manager or veterinarian.
Kennel attendants may need to help handle and restrain dogs for veterinary procedures that are performed during their stay.
No degree or formal training is required to secure a position as a kennel attendant.
GED or high school diploma is preferred.
Applicants must have ambition/desire to learn and grow within the field in order to be a strong candidate as it is a competitive.
Cover letters are mandatory.
You will not be selected for an interview without a cover letter! Tell us why we should choose you for this position and what your future goals are in this field.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.
00 - $17.
00 per hour Benefits: * Employee discount * Paid time off Medical specialties: * Surgery Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person