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Ethos Veterinary Health is Hiring a Kennel Assistant Near Golden, CO
Job Description
Kennel Assistant
The Kennel Assistant plays a vital role in the care of our patients who require an overnight stay and is responsible for feeding, watering, bathing and exercising all animals according to their schedule and needs.
Job Requirements/ Skills/ Physical Demands
An employee in this position must have a sense of compassion & caring for animals, be able to lift approximately 50 pounds, walk dogs of up to 130 pounds.
Essential Functions
- Provide compassionate care for pets
- Monitor and report physical signs of hospitalized/boarded pets
- Maintain hospital facilities including cleaning cages, runs, boarding area, break room & bathroom.
- Feed and care for hospitalized/boarded pets as needed
- Must be comfortable handling dogs, cats and occasionally other small animals
- Exercise hospitalized/boarded dogs as needed
- Bathe pets as needed/required
- Maintain laundry
- Wash and sanitize pet dishes
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills and Basic Qualifications
- Prior experience with animals, personal or professional, required
- Basic veterinary medical knowledge, including products and services preferred
- Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and still attend to details
- Work Authorization required for candidates under 18 years of age
Hours & Pay:
Typical shifts 6:30am-8:30am with occasional evening shifts.
Compensation range for this position: $13-15 Depending on experience.
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Job Summary
Full Time
$40k-46k (estimate)
03/16/2024
05/15/2024
ethosvet.com
CRESTWOOD, IL
500 - 1,000
2015
<$5M
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About Ethos Veterinary Health
To see our current job openings go to: www.ethosvet.com/careers History Ethos Veterinary Health is the result of the merger of four specialty hospital groups that have worked closely together over the past eight years: IVG Hospitals in New England, Premier Veterinary Group in Chicago, Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Denver and Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego. In April 2016, we were pleased to welcome Peak Veterinary Referral Center to our network. Our Mission We provide unsurpassed veterinary health care for patients and their human companions. Our Vision We will create a unique and ...impactful science-focused animal health company with an emphasis on collaboration, evidence-based decision making, a commitment to the veterinary ethos, and cultivation of passion for what we do, which will revolutionize the veterinary industry.
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