SKYLINE Animal Hospital of Land O' Lakes is a full-service veterinary hospital located in the northwest corner of the Tampa Bay Area, and specializes in providing comprehensive and personalized veterinary care for local pet owners and seasonal visitors of Florida. We offer a competitive pay, bonuses, great opportunity for advancement, paid sick leave, and scrub allowance.

We are seeking a reliable and dedicated Kennel Assistant with a flexible schedule for our pet hotel. The ideal candidate MUST BE available weekdays, weekends, and holidays, and HAVE at least 1 year of experience in a similar position.

A Kennel Assistant attends to the basic needs of animals that are patients of the hospital or boarding in the pet hotel, and cleans the hospital facility, equipment, and tools. The role may include assistance with basic patient care such as the safe restraint of patients during treatment.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients for obvious signs of health concerns and report any findings to senior staff.
• Clean and disinfect areas of the hospital as often as is necessary to maintain high standards of care.
• Prepare patient meals, clean patient cages, and bedding, and maintain litter boxes.
• Safely approach and restrain cooperative patients as needed during treatments.
• Provide routine attention to patients, including walking dogs.

• Effectively clean and maintain hospital equipment and tools.

• Quantify patient voids and report findings to senior Veterinary Assistant or Technician.

• Remove and wash soiled laundry and keep clean laundry stocked.

• Patrol facility regularly to ensure cleanliness.

Skills

• Proven experience as a Kennel Assistant or similar position working with animals
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to follow instructions properly
• Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, birds, reptiles etc.)
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs (more with assistance)
• Availability to occasionally work in emergencies

*DON'T APPLY IF YOU CAN'T WORK WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?
• Are you willing to work weekends and holidays? DON’T apply if the answer is no.

Experience:

• Kennel Assistant: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL 34638 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL 34638: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person