Kennel Assistant

Kennel Assistant

All Creatures Veterinary Center is hiring a part timeKennel 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 team expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• • Acomprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance
  • Paid time offand a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
  • Professional development opportunities

Salary:$15-$16 dependent on experience and skills

Schedule: Full-Time Weekends Holidays 7:30am-12PM and 4:30-6PM hours and days may vary

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 well-being

• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

About Fairview Heights Animal Clinic

Fairview Heights Animal Clinic and the Animal Hospital of OFallon are integral parts of the community in St. Clair County Illinois. Whether your pet needs routine medical care emergency services or treatment due to illness you can rest assured that our entire staff will treat your pet as one of our own.

All of our staff is highly trained and has completed all of the necessary courses and continuing education courses to work here. However we also believe that staff training is a key part of the success of our clinic so we provide four hours of staff training every two weeks. This ensures that all of our patients get top notch care. Not only are our staff trained on animal care handling and nutrition but also on communication skills and computers. Our groomers also receive grooming specific training.