Kennel Assistant
Core
Part-time kennel assistant supporting veterinarians and technicians in animal care, hospital maintenance, and boarding operations.
Role type
part-time kennel assistant
Builds
animal care services and boarding facilities
Domain
veterinary medicine / animal care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal handling and restraint, husbandry, cleaning and sanitation, medication administration, documentation, multi-tasking, physical stamina
Preferred skills
passion for animals, stress alleviation techniques, initiative
Technologies
none
Responsibilities
Monitor animal health and comfort, 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 veterinarians during exams and surgeries, handle and restrain animals safely, alleviate stress in boarding animals
Seniority
entry-level, hands-on support