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Kennel Assistant
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What they do
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.
$29,739 / year median in Texas
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Our work environment includes:
Relaxed atmosphere Company perks Country Creek Animal Hospital, an AAHA accredited hospital in Allen, TX, (www.countrycreekvets.com) is considering applications from experienced candidates for our Kennel Assistant Position. Qualified candidates will be expected to provide exceptional customer service and pet care. Duties will include but are not limited to: Daily observations of pet guests, preparing and delivering meals as specified by owners and medical staff, monitoring and managing group playtime, daily cleaning of the Pet Lodging areas, reporting any medical issues that pet guests may be experiencing while in our care, coordinating between the medical, client service, and grooming staffs for proper cross-team care and service of pets while guests of the Pet Lodging operation at Country Creek Animal Hospital. Experience preferred but acceptable skills from a similar position would be considered. Some holiday and weekend duty will be expected as well.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$10.00 - $15.00 per hourBenefits:
401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Ability toCommute:
Allen, TX 75013 (Required) Ability toRelocate:
Allen, TX 75013: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance