Kennel Assistant
Core
Support veterinarians and technicians in daily animal care, boarding, and facility maintenance at a veterinary clinic.
Role type
Kennel Assistant
Builds
Animal care services and boarding facilities
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Small animal care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal handling, emergency response, medication administration, cleaning and sanitation, record keeping, stress alleviation techniques
Preferred skills
Multi-tasking, organization, attention to detail
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Monitor animal health and comfort, document treatments and observations, walk dogs in various weather, feed and water animals, clean kennels and cages, change bedding, bathe animals, administer oral and topical medications, assist with patient check-in/out, alleviate animal stress through play
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support
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