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Boarding and Kennel Assistant
Shawnee Animal Hospital
Shawnee, OK
Source: Shawnee Animal Hospital careers · View original posting
- Pay
- $11 — $13 USD per hour
Employer job description
From Shawnee Animal Hospital's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Kennel and Boarding Assistant
Shawnee Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time
Kennel Assistant for weekends 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 team
, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
Professional development opportunities
Compensation
Salary:
$11-$13 per hour dependent on experience
Schedule:
Part-Time, Half days on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, every other weekend shifts
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.
- Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
- Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.