Kennel Assistant

Lakefield Veterinary Group • Minneola, FL

4h

About The Position

The Kennel Assistant provides a high standard of care and treatment to all pet guests. This position helps ensure a positive boarding experience while feeding, cleaning, and exercising the pets.

Requirements

• Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach
• Basic judgement and problem-solving skills
• Compassion and empathy for both pets and pet owners
• Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Organizational and time management skill
• Handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Ability to identify and foresee problems, present solutions and collaborate as a team player
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted, 50 lbs. with assistance
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an animal care setting handling various breeds and sizes of dogs and cats preferred but not required
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, runs, and boarding areas
• Provide and maintain clean bedding for each new pet guest
• Perform duties on the pet’s activities report, makes necessary updates, and completes the Pet Guest reports
• Feed boarded pets and ensures the correct type and quantity of food is provided for each meal
• Ensure pets have clean water and provide special treats as needed
• Monitor and chart food and water consumption and elimination of each pet guest and notify the management of any issues
• Check on the pets periodically each day to ensure safety and well-being for each pet in the boarding areas
• Keep track of and clean the pet’s belongings and ensure they are returned to the owners in good condition
• Monitor supplies and notify management when inventory is low
• Report items that need repair to management and assist with repairs as needed
• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensure the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient care to pets
• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, minimum standards of care, and safe handling procedures
• Perform other duties and projects as requested

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED