Kennel Assistant
Island Animal Hospital
Job Description
Island Animal Hospital is seeking an employee for a kennel assistant. This individual must be responsible, hard-working, detail-oriented and have a passion for the care and well-being of animals. A desire to provide exceptional customer service is also required. This person would be in charge of the care of pets in the boarding kennel on a daily basis.
Job Description, Requirements and Responsibilities for this position include:
- Physical ability to lift up to approximately 50 pounds and walk dogs of up to 130 pounds
- Provide compassionate care for all pets
- Check in/out boarders
- Feeding/watering animals
- Cleaning dog suites and cat condos
- Cleaning floors
- Cleaning the boarding areas
- Doing laundry
- Washing and sanitizing all pet dishes
- Responsible for charting and ensuring daily activities of animals being boarded are completed
- Responsibility to observe good health and hygiene practices/procedures including disinfection, cleaning and maintaining all indoor and outdoor boarding areas
- Observe and report any animal abnormalities to management
- Administer medications to boarding pets
- Help pet owners in or out with their pets
- Speak with pet owners about the status of their pets during boarding
- Supervising and monitoring behavior of pets in outdoor play area
- Responsible for maintenance of equipment and grounds as directed by management
- Other duties may be required at the discretion of management
The ideal candidate for this position would have prior kennel experience.
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. 