Southern Oaks Animal Hospital is looking for a positive, motivated individual to join our staff. Job duties include providing daily care for patients, cleaning patient boarding areas, bathing, grooming, exercising, feeding, and monitoring the behavior of boarded patients. Also, ensuring the safety and well being of all patients. Kennel staff interacts with clients as they pick up and drop off their pets, so customer service skills are preferred. The kennel assistant may assist the doctor and veterinary assistants in restraining patients for vaccines/procedures and recording vital signs. The ideal candidate must be able to lift, bend, kneel, squat and be on their feet for 8 hours. Experience as a kennel assistant is ideal but not required. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to self-motivate and stay on task as well as work well with fellow staff members. Weekend and holiday hours are required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
Work setting:
Experience:
- Kennel: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person