Kennel assistant

About the role

This position involves caring for animals at Alamo Dog and Cat Hospital, including grooming, boarding, and providing basic needs. It also encompasses duties typically handled by a kennel assistant.

Responsibilities

• Aid technicians in various service functions.
• Implement and maintain a routine priority system for animal care.
• Ensure smooth operation of the reception area and hospital.
• Report any repairs or maintenance issues to the office manager.
• Enforce a maintenance schedule for hospital equipment.
• Walk hospitalized and boarded dogs daily.
• Bathe, groom, and provide TLC to hospitalized and boarded patients.
• Provide care for visiting pets.
• Report any signs of illness, disease, or unusual activity.
• Apply knowledge of normal food and liquid requirements.
• Administer medications and prepare samples for laboratory examination.
• Ensure proper numbering and identification of cages and patients.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels, cages, runs, and stalls.
• Perform general cleaning in other areas of the hospital.
• Wash and sterilize water and food bowls.
• Launder and dry towels and blankets.
• Patrol hospital grounds daily, picking up trash and stool material.
• Empty trash.
• Groom animals according to owner instructions.
• Bathe and dry animals as needed.
• Perform pedicures as required.
• Record feeding schedules, patient appearances, and behaviors.
• Show technical knowledge of products and medications.
• Explain and educate clients on product purchase/use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hospital procedures and veterinary terminology.
• Ability to gain animal confidence and handle them safely.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Physical ability to lift and move animals, perform heavy cleaning tasks, and work in various environments.

Skills

• Technical knowledge of grooming practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff.
• Tact and diplomacy in handling difficult situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling to accommodate weekend, morning, and evening shifts.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position, open 7 days a week.