Kennel Assistant/Technician

SUMMER HELP/PART TIME HELP WANTED!

Reporting Structure: The Kennel Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Kennel Supervisor and Owner who will indicate general assignments, limitations and priorities. Practitioners/animal health technicians provide specific instructions in giving medications, feeding specific diets or following special sanitary procedures. Recurring assignments are performed independently. Deviations or unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor.

Kennel Assistant Objectives: The Kennel Assistant provides care and the basic needs of animals that are being boarded, groomed, in daycare or that are Veterinary patients of Liberty Pet Resort & Wellness Center including cleaning of cages, runs and ward areas, laundry, walking, proper feeding, medicating and general care of all pets in our facility. Limited restraint of pets may be required and interaction/supervision/engagement in play with dogs in daycare.

Position type and expected hours of work:

• Full or Part-Time
• 8-10 hour Shifts Monday – Friday
• 6-8 hour shifts Saturdays
• 2-4 hour shifts Sundays
• Weekend & Holiday shifts required

Education and Experience:

-Previous veterinary and/or kennel environment with animal/pet experience preferred

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Technical

• Supervise groups of dogs engaged in group play activities (day care).
• Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.
• Handle animals as required and restrain animals.
• Walk boarded dogs several times a day.
• Clean, disinfect and maintain kennels, cages, runs and outdoor yards and facilities.
• Administer medication to pets as instructed.
• Record daily observations of pet's behavior, energy, attitude and health.

COMPETENCY:

• Animal behavior understanding skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Reading comprehension and ability to write/record information on a record.

Social Skills

• Work well with all employees and ensure that your actions support the Company, the doctors, and the practice philosophy.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

More than 2/3 amount of time will be spent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing or balancing, and using hands and fingers to handle and feel.

More than 2/3 amount of time will be spent on lifting 10-50 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. and above with assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to hazards associated with aggressive patients; hazards associated with infected animals and controlled substances; exposure to unpleasant odors and noises; exposure to bites, scratches and animal wastes; possible exposure to contagious diseases.

Work is normally performed inside; some outside work is required.

Liberty Pet Resort & Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the practice to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. The practice will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. The practice will take action to employ, advance in employment and treat qualified Vietnam era veterans and disabled veterans without discrimination in all employment practices.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person