Boarding And Kennel Assistant

Seeking a compassionate and independent Boarding & Kennel Assistant to join our team!

Why Mission Road Animal Practice in Prairie Village, KS?

We're focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

Who are we looking for?

Applicants must have a professional work ethic, positive personality, excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast paced environment, provide a calm demeanor and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to clients.

Schedule:

This is a full-time need working 36-40 hours/week. Must be able to work split shifts on Saturday and Sunday from 7:30a-12:00p and 5:00p until tasks are done. Will work every weekend.

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the health and comfort of the animals as well as recognizing emergency situations and reporting any health concerns to appropriate personnel

• Documentation of all treatments and abnormal activity

• Walking dogs and picking up after them

• Feeding and providing fresh water to dogs and cats on schedule

• Washing dishes and bowls as well as cat litter boxes

• Washing & disinfecting kennels and cages

• Changing bedding when soiled and replace with clean bedding

• Washing, drying, & folding laundry

• Bathing animals as needed and before going home

• General housekeeping of animal housing, food prep, and laundry areas

• Administration of oral or topical medications including flea and tick medications

• Checking patients in and out for boarding. Responsible for labeling belongings and medications as well as ID collars

• Other tasks needed to ensure the health and safety of the animals

Benefits:

We're dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:

• Competitive salary

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents

• Paid time off for full-time employees

• 401(k) plan

• Continuing education allowance

• Guardian voluntary benefits