What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at NVA General Practice?
Position: Kennel Assistant
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Schedule: AM and PM shifts required
Status: Full-time (30 hours/week) eligible for benefits
Environment: Fast-paced animal care setting
We are seeking a reliable, hardworking Kennel Assistant to join our animal care team. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our patients while providing routine care services.
Key Responsibilities
To apply: Please submit your resume and availability.
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Schedule: AM and PM shifts required
Status: Full-time (30 hours/week) eligible for benefits
Environment: Fast-paced animal care setting
We are seeking a reliable, hardworking Kennel Assistant to join our animal care team. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our patients while providing routine care services.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean and maintain kennels, runs, cages, and treatment areas
- Feed, water, and care for hospitalized and boarding patients
- Walk dogs and provide basic enrichment as appropriate
- Bathe animals as needed
- Perform nail trims, ear cleanings, and anal gland expressions proficiently
- Safely handle and restrain animals of various sizes and temperaments
- Monitor patients for changes in behavior, appetite, or comfort and report concerns
- Assist with laundry, dishes, and general cleaning duties
- Support exam room and treatment teams as needed
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization
- Proficiency in nail trims, ear cleanings, anal gland expressions, and bathing animals
- Comfortable working with animals of all sizes and temperaments
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
- Must be on your feet most of the shift
- Ability to lift and assist animals as needed
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Willingness to learn and follow safety protocols
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Staff pet discounts on care, lab work, and food
- Yearly $75 uniform allowance
- Employee discounts
- Opportunities for training and professional growth
To apply: Please submit your resume and availability.
Salary : $75