Kennel Assistant (Part-Time)
Gailor Animal Hospital is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to join our team of dedicated veterinary professionals at our hospital in Louisville, KY.
Kennel Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care. You will be responsible for providing direct support to the kennel and the care of its patients.
Our full-service veterinary medical facility boasts a highly trained, compassion and knowledgeable team seeking to provide the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for our patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. At Gailor Animal Hospital, we strive to offer high-quality, compassionate care to the pets and their families in our community.
If you’re passionate about animals and enjoy staying active while at work, we’d love to hear from you!
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Animal handling and restraint
Walk animals that may need support/assistance
Knowledge of basic husbandry/feeding/and nutrition
Administer medication to patients
Maintain cleanliness of boarding area and clinic
Restock and organize kennel supplies
Bathe/groom animals
Continue to advance knowledge base and skill set
Skills and Qualifications:
Professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
Excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve
Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively
Team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds
We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.
United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to care, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Skills Required
- Ability to handle and restrain pets weighing at least 40 pounds
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively
- Team-oriented attitude, patience, and positive demeanor
- Professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting, such as CSR, kennel attendant, or veterinary assistant
- Basic knowledge of animal husbandry, feeding, and nutrition
What We Do
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) operates specialty and 24-hour emergency-critical-care veterinary hospitals in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, Massachusetts. Serving Cape Cod, the Islands, and the Eastern South Shore, it provides emergency treatment, specialist referral care, and comprehensive veterinary services for pets. Its team includes more than 25 specialists across eight specialties and supports veterinary education through residency, internship, and nurse-training programs.
