Kennel Assistant | Gauteng, Johannesburg Area
Optivet · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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Start free — we apply for you →- Providing attentive daily care to hospitalised and boarding animals
- Feeding patients according to veterinary instructions
- Cleaning and maintaining kennels, runs and treatment areas to a high standard
- Assisting with the safe handling and restraint of animals
- Monitoring patients and reporting any changes in behaviour or condition
- Assisting the veterinary and nursing team with daily hospital duties
- Administering basic treatments or medication when appropriately trained and instructed
- Maintaining a clean, hygienic and organised hospital environment
- Handling animals with patience, confidence and compassion
- Assisting with receiving, moving and discharging patients
- Ensuring hospital protocols and infection-control standards are consistently followed
What they're looking for
- Previous expereince in a similar role essential
- Fluent in English