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. Teamwork is a must with this job!

Kennel Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and organizing kennel spaces, play yards and bathing areas

• Daily scrubbing of the facility

• Assuring that clients and their dogs feel at ease

• Providing compassionate care to boarded pets

• 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 and be comfortable with a variety of personalities

• 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.

MUST LOVE DOGS AND THEIR HUMANS! 

Weekends and holidays are required. Must have reliable transportation.

Benefits include:

• Free daycare & bathing services
• Discounted boarding services
• Discounted veterinarian services
• Holiday pay 
• PTO after 1 year for full time employees
• Health insurance
• Options for vision and dental insurance
• 401K program
• Opportunities for bonuses
• Advancement is possible!