Boarding and Kennel Assistant

Shawnee Animal Hospital•Shawnee, OK

About The Position

Shawnee Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time Kennel and Boarding Assistant to support animal care during boarding stays. The role works alongside veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to help maintain high standards of animal care and customer service. The position includes weekend work and half-day shifts on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, as well as shifts every other weekend. The listed pay is $11–$13 per hour, dependent on experience. The assistant monitors animal health and comfort, provides feeding and medication, maintains clean animal housing and related work areas, and supports boarding check-in and check-out. The role also includes walking and bathing animals, documenting observations and activities, and reducing stress through play and mental stimulation. Shawnee Animal Hospital provides diagnostic and preventative services and is equipped with digital radiography, in-house labs, endoscopy, cold laser therapy, ultrasound, and portable x-ray. The hospital also offers TightRope CCL repairs, shockwave therapy, ophthalmology services, and exotic animal care.

Requirements

Passion for animals and their well-being.
Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Monitor animals’ health and comfort, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.
Document treatments, activities, and observations.
Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
Feed dogs and cats and provide fresh water on schedule.
Clean dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
Change and replace soiled bedding and perform laundry tasks.
Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
Perform general housekeeping in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
Assist with boarding patient check-in and check-out, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.