Kennel AssistantDepartment: BoardingEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Baltimore, MarylandCompensation: $15.00 - $16.50 / hourDescriptionJoin Our Incredible Team as a Kennel Assistant!Are you passionate about animals and looking to make a difference every day? Become a part of our amazing team as a Kennel Assistant, where you'll have the opportunity to provide top-notch care to our beloved patients and boarders.In this rewarding role, you will:
- Nurture and Care: Provide daily care to our furry friends, including feeding, watering, and cleaning.
- Exercise and Play: Enjoy walking and playing with pets to keep them healthy and happy.
- Groom and Pamper: Bathe and groom pets, ensuring they look and feel their best.
- Monitor Well-being: Keep a close eye on the health and happiness of our animals.
If you love working with animals and want to be part of a team that values compassion and excellence, we want to hear from you!Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:
- Responsible for the day-to-day care of patients and boarders
- Safe handling and restraint
- Feeding and watering
- Walking and bathing
- Monitoring behaviors
- Ensuring the well-being of pets
- Assisting medical staff
What You'll Bring:
- Must have previous animal experience
- Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects
- A sense of fun and teamwork - Smiles and laughter are required for all who apply
- Dependable and able to work independently
- The ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease
- A willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets
- References, background checks, and drug testing are required
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Training and career development