We’re seeking a caring kennel assistant to help our kennel team in the caring of our daycare and overnight guests. The kennel assistant will provide daily care such as feeding, medicating, supervising play group, general cleaning tasks, baths, guarantee pet safety and comfort, and manage care continuity. You’ll work with your coworkers to create a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere for pets. At all times, you will deliver professional and efficient service.

To be successful, you must like animals and be able to make them as comfortable as possible during their stay. Candidates that are dexterous, informed, and compassionate are preferred.

We are currently looking to fill a specific closing shift of 1pm-10pm weekdays with weekend work required as well.

Kennel Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and organizing kennel spaces, play yards and bathing areas
• Sanitizing runs and bowls.
• Assuring that clients and their dogs feel at ease in the waiting area.
• Providing compassionate care to boarded pets, as well as keeping the pets’ cages clean.
• Restraining irritated, furious pets in a safe and acceptable manner.
• Assisting with medication administration, nail trims, and feeding of the pets in our care
• Communicating with clients and co-workers.
• Following facility guidelines, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Keeping track of medical records.

Kennel Assistant Requirements:

• Animal affinities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding ability to organize.
• Physically strong and dexterous, as well as the ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Weekends and holidays are required for employment.