Kennel Assistant Part-time at Homewood Veterianry Care

Homewood Veterinary Care•Homewood, IL

28d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Homewood Veterinary Care, an AAHA accredited practice that opened in October 2022, is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant. The practice emphasizes modern medicine and provides an excellent patient and client experience in a spacious, well-equipped facility. The new hospital includes 6 exam rooms, dedicated surgery and dental suites, state-of-the-art equipment, and separate, Fear Free-certified cat and dog areas. The Kennel Assistant will be responsible for maintaining hospital cleanliness, restocking supplies, assisting with patient handling, and supporting the veterinary team. The role requires dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to work around animals of all sizes. Previous animal care experience is a plus but not required.

Requirements

Dependable, punctual, and hardworking
Able to multitask and take initiative
Strong attention to detail
Comfortable working around dogs and cats of all sizes
Willing to clean, organize, and complete physically active tasks
A positive attitude and team-first mentality
Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients over 25 pounds with assistance
Practices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE

Nice To Haves

Previous animal care experience is a plus, but not required!
Previous veterinary experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment throughout the hospital, including exam rooms, treatment areas, and common spaces.
Unpack deliveries, restock supplies, organize inventory, and ensure exam rooms are fully stocked.
Empty trash, sanitize surfaces, complete daily cleaning checklists, and maintain hospital cleanliness.
Keep the yard and outdoor pet areas clean, safe, and free of waste.
Help safely handle and restrain patients under the guidance of the veterinary team.
Be an extra set of hands for technicians, assistants, and veterinarians whenever needed.
Provide great care for patients visiting the practice for grooming and/or boarding.
Ensure patients are admitted noting the client’s specific instructions to ensure a quality outcome including contact information and pick up time.
Accurately and legibly record information related to the patient such as feeding schedules, appearance, and behavior during practice visit.
Observe patient’s appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.
Appropriately handle patients and as needed, properly restrain hard-to-control patients.
Walk patients several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder.
Apply knowledge of normal food and liquid requirements and as required, provide special food and liquids.
Ensure patients are clean and fresh smelling and have been checked by a Technician / Doctor prior to discharge; ensure patient has all personal property upon exit.
Ensure cages and patients are properly numbered and identified and that personal property (toys, treats, blankets, leashes) are stored in the proper areas and identified.
Regularly clean, disinfect and maintain kennels, cages, runs and stalls as often as is necessary to ensure no cages or kennels are soiled and odors are not apparent.
Perform general cleaning in other areas of the hospital to control the spread of disease.
Wash and sterilize water and food bowls.
Launder and dry towels and blankets.
Walk hospital grounds regularly and clean any trash and stool material; empty trash throughout the practice and grounds.
Perform other duties as assigned.