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Kennel AssistantDemanes Animal Hospital • Peoria, IL, US
Kennel Assistant

Kennel Assistant

Demanes Animal Hospital • Peoria, IL, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$15.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Kennel Assistant

Demanes Animal Hospital | Peoria, IL | Full Time

Pay: $15 - $18 per hour

Do you love working with animals and want to be part of a compassionate, hardworking veterinary team? We’re looking for a full-time Kennel Assistant to join our dedicated professionals and help provide the highest level of care for our patients. As a Kennel Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our kennel and hospital—from ensuring pets are comfortable and cared for, to assisting our medical team in delivering exceptional service.

For over 30 years, Demanes Animal Hospital has been a trusted partner in pet health for the Peoria community. We’re more than a veterinary hospital—we’re a team that values collaboration, kindness, and creating a positive environment where both pets and people thrive. If you’re ready to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to welcome you to our team!

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

● Animal handling and restraint

● Walk animals that may need support/assistance

● Knowledge of basic husbandry/feeding/and nutrition

● Administer medication to patients

● Maintain cleanliness of kennel areas

● Restock and organize kennel supplies

● Bathe/groom animals

● Continue to advance knowledge base and skill set

Skills and Qualifications:

  • 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve
  • Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively
  • A team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Pay range of $15.00 - $18.00 per hour, depending on experience
  • Medical, vision and dental insurance with tiered options
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid time off inclusive of sick, personal and vacation
  • Complimentary short-term disability and life insurance
  • Long-term disability option
  • Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
  • Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
  • Team member discounts for pet care

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

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