Embassy Veterinary Center Westland is looking for Kennel Assistants for our newest location! The right candidate will be able to multi-task with detail-oriented precision. We are looking for an individual who can embrace our fun-loving environment and share in the opportunity to set the president in the local dog community! Applicants who are charismatic and enjoy a pet-oriented environment are highly encouraged to join our pet center. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission and community-driven medicine
Job Description:
- Use proper dog handling techniques as instructed by manual
- Report any unusual behaviors, injuries, or critical information to management and veterinary services if applicable
- Integrate enrichment activities (frozen treats, hide and seek, scent engagement, etc.)
- Communicate clearly with owners and provide a positive and inviting environment
- Train and observe other playtime coordinators with pet integration
- Perform and direct dog groups with appropriate activity levels and time management that allow for go-home baths and vet care if applicable.
- Provide pictures/video updates of pet daycare to owners and employers through the provided software.
Qualifications:
- Excellent customer service and organizational skills
- True passion for working with animals
- Comfortable working in all weather conditions; will be exposed to pool water
- Experience in a boarding/day camp setting preferred
- Reliable and flexible to resort schedule needs including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Able to learn to work with and handle a variety of sizes and breeds of dogs.
- Ability to receive instructions and remain adaptive to change and training material
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Work setting:
Work Location: In person