Kennel Assistant

<p><strong>Coldwater Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time Kennel Assistant</strong> to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!</p> <p><strong>What to Expect</strong></p> <p>As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:</p> <ul> <li><strong>All the benefits you deserve. </strong>Medical, dental, vision, retirement - plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too. For full-time employees.</li> <li><strong>Paid time off.</strong> Catch your breath with a generous PTO policy, allowing you to take the time you need to recharge. For full-time employees.</li> <li><strong>Employee Pet Discounts! </strong>Because we know your pets are family, too.</li> <li><strong>401(k) plan</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Salary: </strong>$16 -&nbsp; $16.50 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.</p> <p><strong>Schedule:</strong> This is a part time position averaging 20-25 hours per week.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Combination of&nbsp;day and evening shifts.</li> <li>Weekday shifts:&nbsp;7:00 AM–5:00 PM&nbsp;or&nbsp;12:00 PM–9:00 PM.</li> <li>Two Saturdays per month, typically&nbsp;8:00 AM–2:00 PM.</li> <li>Evening and weekend availability is required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>75% of the role involves husbandry, hospital cleaning, and re-stocking</li> <li>25% of the role includes hands-on care with animals</li> <li>Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.</li> <li>Document treatments, activities, and observations.</li> <li>Walk dogs in all weather conditions.</li> <li>Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.</li> <li>Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.</li> <li>Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.</li> <li>Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.</li> <li>Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.</li> <li>Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.</li> <li>Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring prope