What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at NVA General Practice?
Job Description
**Kennel Assistant**
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in the daily care and well-being of our animals, ensuring a safe and clean environment. As a Kennel Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing quality care for our furry friends.
Responsibilities
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits
Supplemental Pay
**Kennel Assistant**
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in the daily care and well-being of our animals, ensuring a safe and clean environment. As a Kennel Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing quality care for our furry friends.
Responsibilities
- Provide food and water to animals according to schedules
- Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, and animal areas
- Monitor the health and behavior of animals
- Administer medications as directed by veterinary staff
- Interact with pet owners and provide excellent customer service
- Digitally document and organize pet's belongings
- Work collaboratively with the resort team as well as the hospital team
- Veterinary or animal experience is a plus
- Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary
- Knowledge of animal behavior and handling
- Personal or professional experience with pets
- Familiarity with animal vaccines
- Strong customer service skills
- Passion for pet care and well-being
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in animal care preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work well in a team setting
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Supplemental Pay
- Bonus opportunities
- Tips
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Salary : $19 - $21