KENNEL ASSISTANT

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We take pride in the care that we give to the pets that stay with us and we do everything in their power to make our patient's stay safe and comfortable. Our Kennel Assistants are the heart and soul of our daycare and boarding services, our convalescing animal services, and the upkeep of the hospital as a whole.
Main responsibilities of the Kennel Assistant position include (but are not limited to): Provide food, water, medication (as scheduled), & clean bedding for all hospitalized and boarding animals; Clean & disinfect all parts of the hospital from the kennel and litter boxes to the waiting area and front desk; Launder all kennel bedding, hospital towels, and other laundry; Walk all dogs and observes/plays with all boarding/daycare dogs while in play time; Perform Doggie Daycare duties including caring for & playing with each dog; Observe all hospitalized and boarding animals individually, noting normal and abnormal activities or body functions; Provide basic bathing and grooming as needed; Report all abnormal animal activity to supervisors, doctors and techs; Recognize emergency situations, enlisting the aid of doctors and techs as needed; Maintain all hospital equipment & sterilize surgical instruments; Assist with lab work when needed; Restrain or lifts animals as needed. Required Abilities: Lift 50+ pounds and squat/bend with no restrictions; Work indoors and outside year-round​