Kennel Assistant

Job description

Job Overview & Purpose: The purpose of the Kennel Assistant (KA) is to provide husbandry care for the patients, assistance to all doctors and staff, and maintenance care to the facility and hospital grounds. The KA role is valued as an integral position within the overall hospital team. We are looking for a full time, overnight Kennel Assistant to support our Emergency team at our Byron Center location! Schedule and Compenstion: Responsibilities and Duties - Part time - 4pm-10pm, three to four nights per week - Pay starts at $15 an hour - Overnight stipend in the amount of $3/hr Assistance: Bathing/Grooming: - Feed, water and walk all dog and cat patients as requested and directed. - Record or report appetite, urine/feces elimination and any other notable functions or concerns to the doctors, technicians, or assistants. - Clean all animal holding areas including cages and runs as requested or directed. - Ensure the safety of all dog and cat patients by securing all animal holding areas, using safe handling and walking techniques both inside the hospital and outdoors and by using safe and effective restraint techniques. - Restrain and handle all patients in such a manner as to prote...