Kennel Assistant (PT), Baltimore

About This Location:
Do you love spending time with animals and talking with people about their passion for pets? If so, consider joining our growing team of dedicated animal care professionals.

Reisterstown Pet Resort & Spa is a full-service animal care facility offering lodging, grooming, and daycare located on 7 acres in Reisterstown, MD. We are looking for the right candidate to join our growing facility.

 

Overview:
Do you love spending time with animals and talking with people about their passion for pets? If so, consider joining our growing team of dedicated animal care professionals.

Reisterstown Pet Resort & Spa is a full service animal care facility offering lodging, grooming, and daycare located on 7 acres in Reisterstown, MD. We are looking for the right candidate to join our growing facility.

This position is predominantly working in our outdoor daycare, so a love of animals is paramount, as is attention to detail and a proactive attitude toward work. This is an off leash environment, so comfort with all sizes and dog breeds in a social environment is a must. During activities be prepared to spend the majority of time outdoors with the dogs. When working in daycare, be prepared to provide feedback to clients on their dog's stay.

Must haves

Experience in a kennel or dog daycare environment.

Knowledge of canine behavior and health

Positive Attitude

Attention to detail

Team Player

Applicants must be able to work weekends

Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Willingness to spend extended periods of time outdoors

Effective communication - both orally and written.

 

Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness of the resort, including kennel area, runs, and outside grounds.

Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).

Maintain laundry and dishes throughout the day and keep laundry and kitchen area neat

Notify the Management of unusual medical or behavioral problems.

Provide general care and supervision for 1 on 1 time and group play activities

Interact with clients including assisting in arrival and departure of pets and providing updates of pet’s daycare days.

Assist in the screening and introduction of new dogs into the playgroup

Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Management, Receptionist, Groomers, Daycare Attendants, and Kennel Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the resort, care of clients and service to the clients.

Responsibilities / Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED preferred.

Flexible schedule including some weekend/vacation shifts.

Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.

Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.

Benefits:
Pay range of $15.00-$17.00/hour

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only

SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs

Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth

Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).