Lead Kennel Assistant-BSTONE
About The Position
Brookstone Animal Hospital in Acworth, GA, is seeking a Lead Kennel Assistant to provide high-quality daily care, feeding, and exercise for boarding and hospitalized guests. This role is crucial for monitoring patient health, identifying signs of stress or illness, and promptly reporting them to the medical team. The Lead Kennel Assistant will also manage client interactions during check-ins and check-outs, ensuring accurate documentation and a positive experience for pets and their owners. The position is part of the Mission Pet Health network, offering the stability of a local practice backed by comprehensive benefits and resources.
Requirements
- Confidence around animals and pets.
- Knowledge of proper animal restraint techniques and infectious disease control.
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Must be in the process of obtaining or have attained a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Reasoning, remembering, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking English) to perform duties proficiently.
- A commitment to maintaining our Core Values and Mission Statement.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care to boarding pets and hospitalized patients, including feeding, watering, and exercising them according to schedule.
- Handle check-ins and check-outs, communicating with owners, recording feeding/medication instructions, labeling belongings, and ensuring pets go home clean and happy.
- Monitor the kennel area regularly for abnormal patient activity (vomiting, diarrhea, stress), marking records and reporting issues to doctors and technicians immediately.
- Administer medications and flea/tick control to boarding pets, accurately recording instructions on the kennel medication board.
- Clean and disinfect cages, runs, yards, litter boxes, and bowls using proper protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) to control infectious diseases.
- Perform extra "TLC" playtimes, walks, or baths for clients who have requested special attention for their pets.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate or salary based on experience and role.
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401k retirement options
- Life Insurance
- Disability coverage
- Opportunities for professional development
- Educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.
- Discounted veterinary care for your own 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
High school or GED
