Kennel Assistant Jobs

As a Veterinary Kennel Attendant, you will be responsible for delivering first-class care to our boarding guests, including dogs, cats, and the occasional pocket pet or reptile. Along with feeding and exercising pets, you will get to know each pet individually, and help keep an eye out for signs of illness. Daily animal care duties also include bathing and lightly grooming pets, administering medications and assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with procedures as needed. This position also maintains the cleanliness of all areas of the hospital with general janitorial responsibilities for laundry, garbage, dishes, sweeping, mopping, yard work, etc. This position requires professional, yet personal, daily communications with clients on the status of their animal family member and the belief that the honor of being trusted with animal family members means everything to you.

Qualifications

• Excellent cleaning skills in creating a sparkling environment and have considerable attention to detail
• Honest and dependable personality traits
• Work habits for working independently and part of a team, to multi-task and pay attention to detail
• Skills for working with computers, and for providing terrific customer service to clients
• Physical abilities to lift 40+ pounds, stand, sit or squat for extended periods of time
• Availability for flexible scheduling and working weekends
• Experience which demonstrates strong dog and cat handling skills and comfort around animals of all sizes and temperaments

Description

Provide essential care for our hospitalized and boarding pets.

About Memorial Beach Veterinary Hospital

Memorial Beach Veterinary Hospital is a family-owned veterinarian general practice located in Healdsburg, CA. At Memorial Beach, we provide high quality, compassionate and progressive veterinary care. Our staff that truly cares and supports each client unique bond with their pet. We’re passionate about treating not just the scrapes and bruises of the day but being there to help clients navigate all the complexities of pet ownership. We strive to provide excellent client communications and service, and support our employees with paid time off, continuing education and other benefits. Memorial Beach Veterinary Hospital is open Monday through Thursday and Saturdays 8:30am to 5:00pm and Fridays 9:30am to 5:00pm.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform Allowance
• Flexible schedule
• 401(k) matching

Schedule:

• Holiday availability
• 8 hour shift (7am to 4pm with a 1 hour lunch)
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• This is an entry level position. Animal Care experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right person.

To apply, please email cover letter and resume to [email protected]