Kennel Assistant
About The Position
VCA Farmington Hills Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Kennel Assistant to support patient care through daily cleaning, stocking, and assisting with hospitalized and boarding pets. The Kennel Assistant works with experienced veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants. Candidates may have kennel-work experience or be seeking an entry point into the veterinary field. The successful candidate is committed to providing exceptional service to clients and high-quality care to hospitalized pets. The position pays $16–$16.50 per hour. Full-time and part-time positions are available.
Requirements
- Energetic and animal-loving.
- Commitment to exceptional service for clients and high-quality care for hospitalized pets.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in kennel work.
Responsibilities
- Clean cages and provide fresh bedding and water to patients.
- Do laundry.
- Wash dishes for patient use.
- Sweep, mop, and vacuum hospital areas.
- Clean and maintain hospital premises and communal areas.
- Stock treatment areas with medical equipment and supplies.
- Attend to boarding and hospitalized patients.
- Assist doctors, technicians, and veterinary assistants.
Benefits
- Career development programs and leadership opportunities.
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Tuition support and sponsorships.
- Mental health and wellness subscriptions.
- Referral bonuses.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous employee pet-care discounts.
- Life and long- and short-term disability insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- 401(k).
- Opportunities to give back through shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
