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Overview
Wolf Creek Veterinary Clinic is looking for a Kennel Assistant to join our growing team!
Location : 14370 Parallel Rd. Basehor, KS 66007
Compensation : $14-$16 (depending on experience)
Shift Details : Monday-Friday 1 : 00 PM-5 : 30 PM
What We Offer :
A dynamic and supportive team environment where collaboration and compassion are valued.
Opportunities for growth and advancement within our rapidly expanding practice.
Get the work-life balance you deserve with a great schedule
Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401K plan with company match
Job Summary : The Kennel Assistant provides daily care, feeding and exercise of boarding and hospitalized animals. The Kennel Assistant also pays close attention to animals’ general health signs such as signs of stress and changes in eating or elimination habits, promptly notifying technicians and veterinarians when a pet needs medical attention.
The Kennel Assistant interacts with clients in person and by phone and e-mail. Proper record documentation and accurate completion of boarding forms and cage cards is critical.
The Kennel Assistant must pay close attention to details, understand, and follow proper feeding and sanitation procedures and monitor boarding and hospitalized pets.
Responsibilities
How you'll make an impact :
record all information on boarding forms; place ID collars on all animals; record and label all personal belongings.
Mark records correctly for eating, drinking and elimination habits; feed and water animals according to schedules; administer medications to pets that require medications while boarding;
administer flea and tick control on all animals.
take pets to treatment area for all medical services to be administered.
remove soiled bedding and take it to the laundry area; place clean bedding in runs; operate washer and dryer to clean kennel bedding and hospital laundry.
Clean and disinfect cages, runs and yard as needed, using hoses and spray bottles of disinfectant. Use a squeegee to remove excess water;
clean cat litter boxes and disinfect kitty condos; clean and disinfect all food and water bowls.
Wear personal protective equipment required for the area and maintain the personal protective equipment in good working order.
Personal protective equipment includes goggles or face shields, aprons, full body aprons, gloves, boots and booties or other equipment assigned.
give baths to animals that qualify for a bath before they go home.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
We put people first and never compromise on our values.
Apply today for immediate consideration!
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Last updated : 2024-05-16
Full Time
Business Services
$39k-45k (estimate)
05/16/2024
08/15/2024
missionvetpartners.com
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI
200 - 500
2017
<$5M
Business Services
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