Kennel Worker

Community Veterinary Partners • Davie, FL

2d • $15 - $16

About The Position

DPC Veterinary Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join its Kennel team. The hospital’s doctors and technicians are dedicated to providing high standards of veterinary care, and many support staff members have provided care to patients and clients for more than 10 years.

The Kennel Worker cares for and handles animals housed at or visiting the hospital, helps maintain clean and sanitary kennels and other hospital areas, and records basic medical notes. The role requires working with animals that may be stressed, ill, or in pain, and staying calm and efficient during medical crises. Work involves lifting and carrying animals, standing or walking for extended periods, and frequently bending. Employees may encounter unpleasant odors and noises, animal feces, bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.

The schedule includes weekend and holiday work. Full-time work is four 10-hour shifts per week; part-time work is two 10-hour shifts per week.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Genuinely enjoy working with animals and be able to handle them when they are stressed, ill, or in pain.
• Stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Approach job duties maturely.
• Have excellent client communication skills.
• Be able to lift and carry animals; assistance from other staff members is provided when lifting animals over 40 pounds.
• Be able to walk or stand for extended periods and frequently work in a bent position.
• Be able to work Saturdays and Sundays and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Handle and restrain animals, including dogs and domestic and feral cats.
• Care for animals housed at or visiting the hospital and report signs of illness, disease, injury, or unusual activity to animal health technicians or veterinarians.
• Ensure cages and animals are properly identified.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels.
• Perform general cleaning in other hospital areas to help control the spread of disease.
• Do laundry.
• Empty trash receptacles.
• Record basic medical notes, such as bath or medicated dip notes, nail trims, and anal gland expression notes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed