Kennel Assistant

A rare opportunity exists for a Kennel Assistant to join a leading company in Randburg, Gauteng. This is a great fit for a motivated self-starter eager to grow with the business.

You will enjoy modern facilities and the equipment needed to do the job well. The team values honesty, hard work, and treating every customer with respect. We would love to see your CV if this role speaks to you.

The role is based on-site and suits someone living within commuting distance.

• Monitor anaesthetised patients closely throughout surgical procedures, observing vital signs and alerting the veterinarian to any changes.
• Administer medications to patients as prescribed via oral, topical, injectable, and other routes, accurately recording all treatments given.
• Prepare surgical instruments and equipment by cleaning, sterilising, and packing autoclave loads according to infection control protocols.
• Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of all clinical areas, kennels, and equipment to maintain a safe environment.
• Advise and educate pet owners on post-operative care, medication administration, diet, parasite control, and general pet care.
• 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.

• Physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift medium-sized animals, and assist with animal restraint.
• Comprehensive knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and common diseases and conditions.
• A compassionate and empathetic nature with a genuine commitment to animal welfare and high-quality care.
• Experience in operating veterinary diagnostic equipment including blood analysers, autoclaves, and radiography machines.
• A minimum of one to three years of experience working in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or animal welfare organisation.