Kennel Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Juanita Bay is looking for a part time Kennel Assistant to work Saturdays as well as fill afternoon weekday shifts if needed.

The Kennel Assistant provides a high standard of care and treatment to all pet guests. This
position helps ensure a positive boarding experience while feeding cleaning.

This role is critical to ensuring the hospital runs properly!

WHAT YOULL DO (Essential Functions):

Foster a culture built on our values: Respect Learning Do the Right Thing WOW Service
and Fun
Clean and disinfect cages pens runs and boarding areas
Provide and maintain clean bedding for each new pet guest
Perform duties on the pets activities report makes necessary updates
Ensure pets have clean water and provide special treats as needed
Monitor supplies and notify management when inventory is low
Report items that need repair to management and assist with repairs as needed
Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensure the
delivery of quality compassionate effective and efficient care to pets
Comply with all practice policies quality assurance guidelines minimum standards of care
and safe handling procedures
Perform other duties and projects as requested

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR (Essential Qualifications):

Experience:
Experience in an animal care setting handling various breeds and sizes of dogs and cats
preferred but not required
Required Education:
High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Basic written verbal and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented
approach
Basic judgement and problem-solving skills
Compassion and empathy for both pets and pet owners
Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional caring compassionate
and tactful manner
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Organizational and time management skill
Handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Ability to identify and foresee problems present solutions and collaborate as a team player

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly required to talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision. This position requires
walking standing and sitting bending reaching grasping and repetitive motions. May be
exposed to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals pets dander and excretions. This position is
exposed to low to moderate noise levels. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted 50 lbs. with
assistance. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities

ABOUT LAKEFIELD VETERINARY GROUP

We believe exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional people.

We partner with hospitals across the country to preserve what makes each practice special - its people culture and connection to community - while providing the operational supportand resourcesthat allow teams to thrive.

As we grow wearecommitted to creating an environment where team members feel respected supported and empowered to deliver outstanding care.

Our Values

Our culture is built on five core values that guide how we workand serve:

• Respect

• Learning

• Do theRightThing

• WowService

• Fun

If these resonate with youyoullfit right in.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lakefield Veterinary Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and applicants.