Veterinary Services, Animal Healthcare, Healthcare

Kennel Assistant

Peoria, ILOnsitePart TimePosted 18 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

part time
animal care
veterinarians
technicians
animal health
customer service
pet benefits
flexible scheduling
boarding facility
monitor health

Nice to have

experienced veterinarians
skilled technicians
devoted support staff
compassionate medical care
full-service
professional and courteous staff

Role summary

Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to provide high-quality, compassionate care to animals. Responsibilities include monitoring animal health, administering medications, maintaining cleanliness, walking dogs, and assisting with patient check-in/out. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, reliable, has a passion for animals, strong organizational skills, and can multitask in a fast-paced environment. This role supports a full-service, AAHA-accredited veterinary medical facility.

Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic is hiring a part time Kennel Assistant 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!

What to Expect

As you join our mission to provide our patients with high-quality, compassionate medical care, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

401(k) plan

Guardian voluntary benefits

Generous pet benefits! Because we know your pets are family, too.

Salary: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: We offer flexible scheduling! Our boarding facility is open 7 days a week, with shifts starting as early as 6:00 AM and running until around 8:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.

Document treatments, activities, and observations.

Walk dogs in all weather conditions.

Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.

Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.

Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.

Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.

Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.

Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.

Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.

Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.

Qualifications:

Passion for animals and their well-being

Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

About Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic

As a full-service, AAHA-accredited veterinary medical facility in Peoria, Illinois, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch medical, surgical, and dental care through our professional and courteous staff. Our team is highly skilled in PennHip evaluations, A-Stamp certifications, TPLO procedures, orthopedic surgery, abdominal ultrasounds, and echocardiography. We are dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative healthcare, and providing health-related education.

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