Kennel and Boarding Assistant
Shawnee Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time Kennel Assistant for weekends 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:
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
Salary: $10-$12 per hour dependent on experience
Schedule: Part-Time, Every other weekends- Saturday afternoons 3PM to 5PM, Sunday mornings 8AM to 10 AM, 3PM to 5PM
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
Skills Required
- Passion for animals and their well-being
- Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Availability to work every other weekend with specified Saturday and Sunday shifts
- Ability to walk dogs in all weather and perform physical tasks (bathing, cleaning, laundry)
- Ability to administer oral and topical medications including flea and tick treatments
What We Do
Veterinary Practice Partners is a veterinary practice management company founded in 2011, offering a co-ownership model and providing business support, strategies, and resources to veterinary hospitals.
