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Animal Medical Center of Pleasanton
Kennel Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$42,405 / year median in California
+22% projected growth
Job Description
We are a state of the art, general, emergency, specialty hospital located in Pleasanton looking for a kennel assistant whose responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:
- Required to physically interact with both cats and dogs
- General office duties
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Proper holding of animals
- Assist in caring for animals
- Required to perform housekeeping duties
- Cleaning kennels
Requirements:
Candidates must be available to work late nights, early morning and weekends. Candidate must have handled, owned, or cared for either a dog or cat in his/her lifetime.PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE HOSPITAL TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE STATUS OF YOUR RESUME.
Required education: High school or equivalentCOVID-19
considerations: To keep our staff safe as possible, we provide masks, gloves, face shields, and hand sanitizer. All staff is required to wear a mask, common surfaces are sanitized regularly, etc.'Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00- $25.