At Baxter Veterinary Clinic, we believe that pets are family. Our goal is to provide the highest quality veterinary care in a compassionate and friendly environment that both you and your pet will love to visit. Welcome to the family! The Pet Care Handler is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Pet Care Handler: Maintain the cleanliness of the resort, including kennel area, runs, and outside grounds. Monitior dog play groups in the yard. Feed appropriate food/amount to daycare and boarding pets when necessary. Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.). Walk animals three times a day or as otherwise directed. Notify manager or appropriate personnel of unusual medical or behavioral problems. Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat. Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc. Completing other duties as assigned by the Resort Manager or other leadership to ensure optimal care of pets, customer service, and overall operation of the resort. High School diploma or GED preferred. Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday 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. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. Previous experience as a kennel assistant Pay range of $13-15/hr based on experience 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).