Kennel Assistant
Kennel Assistant
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Job Description
Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic is hiring a parttime 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 to provide our patients with highquality compassionate medical care expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- 401(k) plan
- Guardian voluntary benefits
- Generous pet benefits! Because we know your pets are family too.
Salary: $15.00 $16.00 per hour determined by the candidates skills experience and qualifications.
Schedule: Flexible schedule as our kennel operates 7 days a week. 6 am 8 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 Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic
As a fullservice AAHAaccredited veterinary medical facility in Peoria Illinois we pride ourselves on delivering topnotch medical surgical and dental care through our professional and courteous staff. Our team is highly skilled in PennHip evaluations AStamp certifications TPLO procedures orthopedic surgery abdominal ultrasounds and echocardiography. We are dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership preventative healthcare and providing healthrelated education.
Employment Type
Hourly
