Kennel Assistant - Boarding & Grooming

Overview

Ottawa Animal Hospital East has an opportunity for a

Kennel Assistant to join our team!

Ottawa Animal Hospital East & West is a full-service, AAHA accredited veterinary medical facility, located in Holland, MI. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Your pets’ health and well being are very important to us, and we take every possible measure to give your animals the care they deserve. With our five skilled doctors on staff, we have over 100 years of veterinary experience to utilize for our patients.

AAHA Accredited 🐾 Feline Friendly 🐾Fear Free certified staff

Location:  2691 120th Ave.,Holland, Michigan 49424 (East); 620 Butternut Dr., Holland, Michigan 49424

Shift Details: This is a full time position (30 hours/week). Saturdays are required.

East Location: Monday-Thursday 7am-7pm, Friday 7am-6pm, Saturday 7am-12pm

West Location: Monday-Tuesday 8am - 5pm, Wednesday-Friday 5pm-9pm

Pay Range: $13.00 - $14.00/hour (based on experience)

What We're Looking For

🐾 Compassionate care for animals

🐾 Strong attention to cleanliness and detail

🐾 Ability to handle physically demanding tasks

🐾 Excellent teamwork and communication skills

🐾 Reliable and punctual

🐾 Willingness to learn and follow instructions

What We Offer

🐾 A dynamic and supportive team environment where collaboration and compassion are valued.

🐾 Opportunities for growth and advancement within our rapidly expanding practice.

🐾 Get the work-life balance you deserve with a great schedule

🐾 Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

🐾 401K plan with company match

Job Summary: The Kennel Assistant provides daily care, feeding and exercise of hospitalized animals. The Kennel Assistant also pays close attention to animals’ general health signs such as signs of stress and changes in eating or elimination habits, promptly notifying technicians and veterinarians when a pet needs medical attention. The Kennel Assistant must pay close attention to details, understand, and follow proper feeding and sanitation procedures and monitor hospitalized pets.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Provide compassionate care to boarding pets and hospitalized patients.
• Check-in animals, talk with owners, play times, walks, additional services; record all information on boarding forms; place ID collars on all animals; record and label all personal belongings.
• Mark records correctly for eating, drinking and elimination habits; feed and water animals according to schedules.
• Walk through kennel area regularly, checking each pet for any abnormal activity such as vomiting, diarrhea or blood in the cage or in the run.
• Report abnormal activity to doctors and technicians, pull patient’s medical record; recognize emergency situations, enlisting the aid of doctors and technicians.
• Supervise animals when they are in the yard.
• Perform “TLC” play times or walks for clients who have requested it.
• Move pets to yard or other areas so runs can be disinfected; return animal to correct run after the run is clean and dry; remove soiled bedding and take it to the laundry area; place clean bedding in runs; operate washer and dryer to clean kennel bedding and hospital laundry.
• Clean and disinfect cages, runs and yard as needed, using hoses and spray bottles of disinfectant. Use a squeegee to remove excess water; clean cat litter boxes and disinfect kitty condos; clean and disinfect all food and water bowls.
• Wear personal protective equipment required for the area and maintain the personal protective equipment in good working order. Personal protective equipment includes goggles or face shields, aprons, full body aprons, gloves, boots and booties or other equipment assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Confidence around animals and pets.
• Knowledge of proper animal restraint techniques.
• Knowledge of infectious diseases and how to control and prevent their spread.
• Must have reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and ability to speak the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• Must be in the process of obtaining or have attained a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
  
  

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.