Kennel Assistant

Coldwater Animal Hospital is hiring a fulltime or 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 expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve. Medical dental vision retirement plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family too. For fulltime employees.
• Paid time off. Catch your breath with a generous PTO policy allowing you to take the time you need to recharge. For fulltime employees.
• Employee Pet Discounts! Because we know your pets are family too.
• 401(k) plan

Salary: $15.50 $16.50 per hour determined by the candidates skills experience and qualifications.

Schedule: PartTime 2025 hours/week) or FullTime 3035 hours/week) positions.

Shifts include a mix of:

• MondayThursday: 7:00 AM 1:00 PM 7:00 AM 5:00 PM or 12:00 PM 9:00 PM
• Fridays: 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
• Rotating Saturdays: Two per month 8:00 AM 2:00 PM
• No Sundays

Key Responsibilities:

• 75 of the role involves husbandry hospital cleaning and restocking
• 25 of the role includes handson care with animals
• 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.
• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations treatments and surgeries
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately

Qualifications:

• Must be able to multitask and take initiativeselfstarters thrive here!
• Comfortable with a fastpaced physical roleyoull be on your feet 90 of your shift
• Passion for animals and their wellbeing
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

About Coldwater Animal Hospital

Coldwater Animal Hospital has been providing exceptional care for pets since 1989. Founded by Dr. Korte our hospital offers a range of services including preventive care dental treatments dietary management routine surgeries and laser therapy to support long healthy lives for pets.

We are committed to staying up to date with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine while creating a stressfree experience for our patients. From minimizing wait times to using dimmable lights comfortable exam mats and gentle handling techniques we prioritize your pets comfort.

At Coldwater Animal Hospital your pets health and happiness are our top priorities and were dedicated to providing compassionate highquality care.