What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at DOKO Animal Hospital?
DOKO Animal Hospital is a small animal veterinary hospital located in Blythewood, SC. We are looking for a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team! We are a full service hospital that offers high quality medical and surgical care. We also have a 24 hour kennel and a grooming studio. We value a cohesive and friendly work environment, and strive to take excellent care of our family of employees.
We are looking for a Kennel Assistant that will be responsible for taking care of pets boarding in our cat room and dog kennel. Kennel assistants will be expected to work independently to walk dogs, clean cages, keep the commissary clean, clean the dog yard, update the electronic boarding record, and clean the clinic daily. Experience in a kennel or boarding facility is required. Ability to work on the weekend is required.
Veterinary Kennel Assistant Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of kennel experience is required
- Available to work from Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and rotating weekends
- Able to lift 45 pounds
- Self-motivated
- Computer literate
- Committed to high-quality compassionate care
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail and cleanliness
Benefits
- Competitive pay with experience
- Health insurance
- Uniforms provided
- Employee pet discount
- Paid time off
Job Type: Full or Part-time
Experience:
- Kennel: 1 year (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $10.00 to $13.00 /hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $13