Kennel Assistant

Due to expansion, a busy growing business in Kimberley, Northern Cape now has room for an additional Kennel Assistant. This is a hands-on position suited to a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Good humour and professionalism sit side by side here. It is a busy, practical environment where no two days look quite the same. Hard work and reliability are noticed and rewarded with real advancement. We would love to see your CV if this role speaks to you.

• Take and develop diagnostic radiographs under veterinary supervision, positioning patients for optimal image quality.
• Advise and educate pet owners on post-operative care, medication administration, diet, parasite control, and general pet care.
• Prepare surgical instruments and equipment by cleaning, sterilising, and packing autoclave loads according to infection control protocols.
• Assist the veterinarian during clinical examinations, surgical procedures, and dental treatments, handing instruments and providing support.
• Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients including wound management, fluid therapy, nutritional support, and comfort care.
• Perform laboratory tests including blood smears, urinalysis, and faecal examinations, recording results in patient records.

• Excellent animal handling skills with the ability to work calmly and confidently with nervous or aggressive animals.
• Proficiency in clinical skills including patient restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anaesthesia monitoring.
• Experience in operating veterinary diagnostic equipment including blood analysers, autoclaves, and radiography machines.
• A diploma or degree in veterinary nursing from an accredited institution and registration with the South African Veterinary Council.
• A minimum of one to three years of experience working in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or animal welfare organisation.
• A compassionate and empathetic nature with a genuine commitment to animal welfare and high-quality care.