Kennel Assistant-Bennetts Creek Home Away From Home [BENKEN]
About The Position
The Kennel Assistant is the primary caregiver for boarding and daycare pets, providing appropriate food, exercise, and attention to help ensure their stay is comfortable and safe. The role involves monitoring animals’ behavior and habits and promptly reporting unusual health concerns to the medical team. Kennel Assistants maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the resort, including kennel areas, runs, and outside grounds, and support smooth operations by managing food and cleaning-supply inventory and coordinating with teammates. The position requires a genuine commitment to animal welfare, reliability, communication skills, sound judgment, and composure in stressful situations. It is physically active and requires the ability to lift up to 50+ pounds. A flexible schedule that includes some weekends and holidays is required. Previous kennel assistant experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Genuine love for animals and commitment to their welfare.
- Reliable and hardworking, with the ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to handle stressful situations with composure.
- Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds and perform physically active duties.
- Flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a kennel assistant.
Responsibilities
- Provide boarding and daycare pets with appropriate food, exercise, and attention.
- Monitor pets’ behavior and habits and promptly notify the medical team about unusual health concerns.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kennel areas, runs, and outside grounds.
- Manage inventory of food and cleaning supplies.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure tasks are completed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access.
- 401(k) retirement options.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Educational assistance for qualified teammates enrolling in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.
- Discounted veterinary care for employees’ pets.
- Access to an online discount platform.
- Free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
