Kennel Assistant

Job Description

Job description

We are a busy veterinary facility and boarding kennel. Our kennel assistants are responsible for the care of all hospitalized patients and boarding animals which includes cleaning, feeding, walking them as well as cleaning kennels and outside yards.

There are other duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, laundry, stocking, bathing animals. We need reliable, positive people to join our team.

This is a full-time position that includes Saturday and Sunday hours as well as all holidays.

Must be at least 18 years old with high school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits include: paid vacation/sick time, health & dental insurance, uniform allowance, pet discounts

NO PHONE CALLS! You may send your resume or fill out an application on site. We will contact qualified applicants for an interview. Applicants without verifiable experience will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $10-12 per hour based on experince.

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Holidays
Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Cares for pets in animal hospital facilities. Feeds and waters animals according to schedules. Controls and restrains animals as required. Cleans, changes, and disinfects cages, pens, yards; sanitizes animal rooms, hallways, and ancillary equipment. Transfers animals between quarters. Exercises animals. No prior work experience required.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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Location:

Ocean Springs, Mississippi, United States

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