Kennel Assistant - South County Animal Hospital

South County Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is looking for a part-time Kennel Assistant to join our Team! South County Animal Hospital, located in Morgan Hill, CA is a full-service veterinary hospital that is committed to offering the best possible care for our patients. We strive to create a welcoming environment for pets and their families as part of our dedication to delivering the highest quality of veterinary medicine including dental care, vaccinations, surgery, and urgent care.

About South County Animal Hospital

South County Animal Hospital provides complete medical, surgical, and dental services for dogs and cats in Morgan Hill and the surrounding area. Our singular goal is to provide compassionate medicine of the highest quality. We believe every patient is special and unique, deserving of individualized medical care. Communication, honesty, and respect are the cornerstones of supporting the human-pet bond.

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Our Kennel Assistants provide daily care for our boarders and assist with kennel maintenance. Their main objective is to properly board our dogs and cats, provide a fun-filled and safe environment for the pets in our care.  Additionally, this means interacting with our clients as they pick up and drop off their pets. Working with dogs is a lot of fun, but this job is extremely demanding and requires someone who understands dog behavior and has excellent dog handling skills. 

Candidates must be organized, able to communicate clearly with staff and owners, work independently and have a passion for dogs of all sizes and personalities. Candidates must be knowledgeable about dog behavior and body language and able to redirect dogs that are exhibiting inappropriate behavior in a safe manner.

This is a part-time position, day shift. $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

 Essential Job Functions:

• MONITORING all boarders indoors and in the play yard.
• Working with a large group of dogs
• Constantly walking and interacting with dogs
• MAINTAINING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT!
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Keeping the facility clean and maintained
• Record keeping, checking in and out dogs.
• Kennel Assistants must be active and attentive at all times.

  Requirements:  

• At least one year's experience working in a dog daycare facility is preferred. 
• Must be friendly, organized and customer service driven.
• Must have the ability to work in an extremely fast-paced work environment. 
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Must have a passion for animal welfare.
• Available to work during evenings, and on weekends and public holidays, if required.

 

South County Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.