What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at Meyer Veterinary Clinic?
Part time, 12-15 hours. Must be 18 or older. Weekends and holidays required.
Kennel assistants provide day-to-day care for dogs, cats, and other pets that are staying at Meyer Veterinary clinic. This will include, boarding and hospitalized animals.
- Animal care– kennel assistants should have some experience caring for animals and should be able to provide direct care and support for pets of all shapes and sizes. There will be heavy lifting involved and you must be self motivated in a fast paced environment.
- Patience and compassion– this role requires a lot of patience and compassion, since pets may be frightened or aggressive in an unfamiliar environment and may need extra support throughout their stay
- Teamwork– kennel assistants tend to work with teams that can include other assistants, attendants, and veterinarians, so they should be able to successfully collaborate with these teams to provide pet care
- Customer service– many kennel assistants interact with pet owners during pet intake and pickup and should be able to answer questions and provide information while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
- Organization and attention to detail– kennel assistants should also possess a high level of attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure that pets receive medications and socialization according to schedule
- Communication skills– kennel assistants should possess good written and verbal communication skills to successfully work with other staff members and interact with pet owners
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person
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