Kennel Assistant
Core
Support veterinarians and technicians by providing daily care, monitoring health, and maintaining cleanliness for boarding and hospitalized animals.
Role type
Entry-level kennel assistant
Builds
Daily animal care routines and clean housing environments
Domain
Veterinary services / Animal care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal handling, health monitoring, medication administration, cleaning and sanitation, customer service, multi-tasking
Responsibilities
Monitor animal health and comfort, recognize and respond to emergencies, document treatments and observations, walk dogs in all 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
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