Kennel Assistant
Kennel Assistant
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Job Description
Willowrun Veterinary Hospital is hiring a fulltime Kennel Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians skilled technicians and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic reliable and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
As you join our mission expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deservemedical dental vision retirementplus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family too.
- Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
Salary: $13.00 $15.00 per hour determined by the candidates skills experience and qualifications.
Schedule: This is a fulltime position averaging 4 days per week with every other weekend required. Weekends and holidays are required
Hours:
MondayFriday: 7:30 AM 5:30 PM
Saturdays: 8:00 AM 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Sundays: 8:00 AM 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Key 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.
Qualifications:
- Passion for animals and their wellbeing
- Ability to multitask efficiently in a fastpaced environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
About Willowrun Veterinary Hospital
Named the Best Veterinary Hospital in the 2023 Best of Johnston County awards Willowrun Veterinary Hospital is a place where compassion love of animals and community meet. We are located in the town of Smithfield North Carolina and stand as Johnston Countys oldest veterinary hospital. We are also one of the longestaccredited American Animal Hospital Association facilities in the country a badge we proudly wear.
Employment Type
Hourly
