Kennel Assistant - Part-Time
About The Position
Sunset Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is looking for an experienced part-time Kennel Assistant to join their Team. They serve the Houston, TX area for everything pet related. At Sunset Animal Hospital, their singular goal is to provide compassionate medicine of the highest quality. They believe every patient is special and unique, deserving of individualized medical care. Communication, honesty and respect are the cornerstone of supporting the human-pet bond. Our Kennel Assistants provide daily care for our boarders and assist with kennel maintenance. Their main objective is to properly board our dogs and cats, provide a fun-filled and safe environment for the pets in our care. Additionally, this means interacting with our clients as they pick up and drop off their pets. Working with dogs is a lot of fun, but this job is extremely demanding and requires someone who understands dog behavior and has excellent dog handling skills.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year's experience working in a dog daycare facility is preferred.
- Must be friendly, organized and customer service driven.
- Must have the ability to work in an extremely fast-paced work environment.
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Must have a passion for animal welfare.
- Available to work during evenings, and on weekends and public holidays, if required.
Nice To Haves
- Organized, able to communicate clearly with staff and owners, work independently.
- Knowledgeable about dog behavior and body language.
- Able to redirect dogs that are exhibiting inappropriate behavior in a safe manner.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care for boarders and assist with kennel maintenance.
- Properly board dogs and cats, providing a fun-filled and safe environment.
- Interact with clients as they pick up and drop off their pets.
- Monitor all boarders indoors and in the play yard.
- Work with a large group of dogs.
- Constantly walk and interact with dogs.
- Maintain a safe environment.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Keep the facility clean and maintained.
- Record keeping, checking in and out dogs.
- Be active and attentive at all times.
Benefits
- 401K with a true match up to 4%
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet care discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
