Kennel assistant Jobs in El Cajon, CA

Description

Veterinary Kennel Attendant– Emergency and Critical Care

La Mesa, CA

Position Type : Part-Time

At Pet Emergency & Specialty Center La Mesa, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who We Are

At Pet Emergency & Specialty Center, our team is dedicated to providing quality care to our patients and elevating our client experience.

We have several different specialists including Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Avian and Exotics. Collaboratively we strive to provide the highest level of care, education, and understanding to our clients, their pets, and our referring veterinarians.

What We Are Looking For

Pet Emergency & Specialty Center is looking for a Kennel attendant to join our Emergency and Critical Care Team. A  Veterinary Kennel Attendant  plays an essential role in assisting with the care and comfort of animals in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or kennel setting. They provide general care and maintenance for pets while their owners are away or while the animals are receiving treatment. The role combines both animal care and facility management tasks.

Job Overview :

A Veterinary Kennel Attendant is responsible for the daily care, feeding, and cleaning of animals housed in the veterinary clinic or kennel. They assist veterinarians and technicians with animal care and ensure that all animals are kept in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. This role is critical to ensuring the health and well-being of the animals in the facility.

Key Responsibilities :

• Animal Care :
• Feed and water animals according to the specified diet plan and schedule.
• Monitor animals for signs of illness or distress and report concerns to the veterinarian or technician.
• Assist with Administering basic medications or treatments as directed by the veterinarian or veterinary technician.
• Walk pets outside if requested following hospital protocol.
• Cleaning and Sanitation :
• Clean animal kennels, cages, and pens daily, ensuring they are sanitary and free from odor.
• Perform regular facility maintenance (sweeping, mopping, disinfecting surfaces).
• Properly dispose of waste and keep areas tidy to prevent the spread of disease.
• Keep all areas, including reception, exam rooms, treatment sinks, countertops, tables, floors, cages etc. clean at all times.
• Manage laundry area, keeping loads moving at all times.
• Monitor supplies and paper towels in all areas of the hospital.
• Empty garbage as needed. Pay attention to hospital odor control.
• Always display a “wet floor” sign after mopping an area.
• Perform general janitorial duties to help maintain a clean professional hospital. Restock inventory items and immediately note deficiencies on the “want list”.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining equipment, supplies, and inventory for animal care.
• Record Keeping :
• Maintain accurate records of each animal's care, feeding, and medication schedules.
• Track and report any changes in the animal’s behavior, eating, or bathroom habits to the veterinary staff.
• General Facility Management :
• Assist with organizing and maintaining equipment, supplies, and inventory for animal care.
• Assist with Animal Medical Care :
• Help prepare animals for routine veterinary procedures or treatments.
• Hold animals still or assist the veterinarian during examinations or procedures when necessary.
• Monitor animals’ post-surgery or treatment for any adverse effects.

Skills and Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Working Conditions :

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through :

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include :

and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based experience with a hourly pay rate starting at   $18-$20 /   hour.  The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

3 Day Work Week (8 hour shifts).  Friday, Saturday and Sunday Swing shift. 3pm to 11pm

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.