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Kennel Assistant
Veterinary Practice Partners
Chesapeake, VA
Source: Veterinary Practice Partners careers · View original posting
- Pay
- $14 — $16 USD per hour
Employer job description
From Veterinary Practice Partners's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Edinburg Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Kennel Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
Paid time off.
Take the time you need to recharge.
Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
Compensation
Salary:
$14.00-$16.00 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: This is a full time position.
Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday- 7:30AM-7PM
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6 PM
- Fridays- 7:30 AM-5PM
- Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 1 PM
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.
- Document treatments, activities, and observations.
- Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
- Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
- Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
- Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
- Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
- Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
- Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.