Kennel Assistant (PT) Position Available In Rankin, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: Oakdale Animal Hospital in Brandon, Mississippi is hiring a part-time Kennel Assistant to maintain a clean, healthy environment for animals. Responsibilities include cleaning, feeding, monitoring animal conditions, and assisting with treatments. Requirements include a high school diploma, computer skills, and the ability to lift 50+ lbs. Previous kennel technician experience preferred. The pay is $12.00 per hour with benefits such as discounted veterinary care and educational assistance. Join a dedicated team in providing top-quality pet care!
Job Description
Kennel Assistant (PT)
Brandon, Mississippi
Kennel Assistant
23362 Oakdale Animal Hospital, located in Brandon, MS, is proud to serve the Brandon and Flowood, MS areas for everything pet-related. Our team is committed to educating our clients on how to keep their pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise. Our team stays on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery. The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a
Kennel Assistant:
Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
Walk animals three times a day.
Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.
Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Technicians/Assistants with restraint and treatment of animals.
Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.
High School diploma or GED preferred.
Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
Previous experience as a kennel technician.
Pay of $12.00/hour
Competitive salary, based on experience and expertise
Discounted Veterinary Care
SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in
AVMA-CVTEA
accredited veterinary technician programs
Teladoc
A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people! Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of “Fastest Growing Companies in America” (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal’s “FastTrack 30” of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).
