Job Description

Closing Date: 2026-04-11
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Skilled
Experience: Between 3 - 5 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Our client, an established welfare veterinary clinic in the heart of Cape Town, is seeking two dedicated, compassionate Mobile & Kennel Assistants to join their committed team.
This role is ideal for individuals with prior kennel or veterinary practice experience who are passionate about animal welfare and community outreach.
Working closely with the Mobile Supervisor, Animal Welfare Assistants, and veterinary team, the successful candidates will play a vital role in supporting mobile clinic operations, ensuring excellent patient care, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.
Position Details

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 08h30 - 16h30
• Salary: R6 000 - R7 000 per month (dependent on experience)

Why Join This Team?
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in underserved communities, contribute to animal welfare on the ground, and work within a passionate, mission-driven organisation that prioritises humane care and community education.
Apply online or contact amanda@optivet.co.za for more information.
Description

• Assist with the daily operations of mobile clinics and the hospital
• Maintain acceptable operational, hygiene, and animal welfare standards
• Perform daily cleaning of mobiles and participate in weekly deep cleans
• Support crowd control at mobile clinics and engage with communities to promote animal welfare services, including sterilisation
• Assist animal owners with completing required documentation and means tests
• Ensure animals are handled humanely, safely identified, weighed, fed, and housed appropriately
• Monitor animals post-treatment or surgery and report abnormalities promptly
• Educate communities on basic animal healthcare, husbandry, and disease prevention
• Transport animals humanely between communities and the hospital
• Report cases of neglect or abuse in line with the Animal Protection Act
• Support team members across mobile, kennel, and theatre duties when required

Minimum Requirements

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to hygiene protocols
• Compassion, empathy, integrity, and professionalism
• Ability to recognise emergencies and escalate appropriately
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office & Windows)
• Valid South African driver's licence
• Minimum Matric certificate
• Previous experience as a Kennel Assistant or within a veterinary practice
• Ability to speak more than one South African language (advantageous)
• Willingness to work overtime, extended hours, and occasional weekends if required
• Ability to work in a demanding and potentially high-risk environment

Skills Required