An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
Kennel Assistant Toro Park Animal Hospital - 3.0 Salinas, CA Job Details Full-time $19 - $22 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Animal health monitoring Companion animal handling Pet care sanitation protocols Pet care experience in outdoor settings Veterinary medication administration Bed making Veterinary equipment cleaning Post-session clinical documentation Customer service Pet health monitoring Animal behavior Animal enclosure cleaning Housekeeping assistance Animal grooming Animal drug administration Animal feeding Animal disease control Pet care record keeping Dog handling Animal patient charting Bed linen changing Organizational skills Animal housing management Food preparation Laundry washing Animal watering Pet medication administration Kitchenware cleaning Entry level Animal enrichment activities Full Job Description Seeking a Kennel Assistant Toro Park Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Kennel Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you! What to Expect As you join our mission to, expect to be supported in your work and home life with: A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees Professional development opportunities
Salary:
$19.00-$22.00 per hour dependent on skills and experience
Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns. Document treatments, activities, and observations. Walk dogs in all weather conditions. Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats. Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages. Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks. Bathe animals as necessary before discharge. Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas. Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments. Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars. Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.
Qualifications:
Passion for animals and their well-being Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
