Overview

Animal Hospital of Waynesboro is seeking an extraordinary Kennel Assistant who identifies as a self-starter, personable, highly professional animal lover to join our team!!!

The successful Kennel Assistant candidate will share our commitment to delivering the highest quality patient care with exceptional client service. S/he will bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a willingness to contribute to a friendly team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Kennel Assistant plays a key role in the hospital’s success and has a direct impact on patient care and safety.

Kennel Maintenance

• Cleans and sanitizes all cages, runs, wards and related areas. Cleans I-ward as directed by LVTs and/or Doctors.
• Cleans yard of trash, cigarette butts and feces.
• Washes, dries, folds, sorts and distributes laundry.
• Sets up kennels/runs for incoming boarders as directed.
• Gives baths as directed.
• Leaves kennel wards neat and organized for next shift; makes sure all patients and boarders have hospital collars, kennel cards, and boarding sheets.

Boarder Care

• Provides fresh food and water to each animal as directed in clean bowls.
• Provides cats fresh litter in clean litter pans as required by protocol.
• Provides clean, dry bedding for boarders and hospitalized patients.
• Washes used dishes and litter pans.
• Gives medication as directed on boarding sheet; records appropriately on boarding sheet.
• Records observations of boarders daily on boarding sheet.
• Recognizes and reports to technicians and/or doctors any unusual condition or abnormal behavior of any boarding or hospitalized animal.
• Walks boarding dogs as required by protocol.
• Releases boarding animals to their owners.
• Makes sure all hospitalized animals have been checked by a technician prior to returning to their owners.
• Ensures that every animal released is clean and properly groomed.

Hospital Maintenance

• Assists with cleaning the building and grounds as directed by the Practice Manager or Kennel Leads, possibly including floors, doors, walls, sidewalks, and windows.
• Continually contributes to keeping the hospital neat and clean.
• Performs special projects as assigned.

If you are ready to join an incredible team, we are excited to speak with you!!!

Qualifications

No prior experience required except for a love of cats & dogs. Must be 16 years of age to apply.