Demo

Kennel Assistant - Oswego Animal Hospital

Oswego Animal Hospital
Oswego, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/28/2025

Are you looking to join a fantastic team? Oswego Animal Hospital is the place for you! Due to promoting from within, we have an exciting opening for a Kennel Assistant.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver exceptional customer service to pet owners and visitors
  • Assist with the care and handling of animals in the kennel
  • Clean and sanitize kennel areas, including cages, runs, and common spaces
  • Feed and provide water to animals based on their specific dietary needs
  • Monitor the health and behavior of animals, reporting any concerns to the veterinary team
  • Help with grooming tasks, including bathing, brushing, and nail trimming
  • Exercise and socialize animals to support their physical and mental well-being
  • Maintain accurate records of animal care, including feeding schedules, medications, and behavior or health changes

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in veterinary or animal care is a plus
  • Basic knowledge of animal handling techniques and behavior is required
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks
  • Strong communication skills to interact effectively with pet owners and veterinary staff
  • Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed
  • Knowledge of dog training or pet sitting is a plus

If you have a passion for working with animals and a commitment to excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you! Join our team as a Kennel Assistant and play a vital role in the care of our furry friends.

Please note, this position may require standing for extended periods and working in various weather conditions.

No phone calls, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Days:

  • Holidays
  • Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Kennel Assistant - Oswego Animal Hospital?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Kennel Assistant - Oswego Animal Hospital career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$40,303 - $46,614
Income Estimation: 
$47,649 - $53,689
Income Estimation: 
$40,303 - $46,614
Income Estimation: 
$47,649 - $53,689
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Kennel Assistant - Oswego Animal Hospital jobs in the Oswego, IL area that may be a better fit.

Kennel Assistant at Animal Care Hospital of Morris

Animal Care Hospital of Morris, Morris, IL

Kennel Assistant

Carriage Animal Hospital, Lombard, IL

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!