SUMMARY:

Kennel staff members are responsible for the proper feeding and care of all hospitalized or boarded animals and the cleanliness of cages, runs and other areas of the hospital. We are expanding our boarding department and are looking for team members to come onboard and grow with us. Come join the team that has won Best of Durham for the last 10 years!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides compassionate care to patients Receives animals to be admitted, is responsible for their proper identification and for recording their respective locations. Releases animals to their owners as directed by the doctor; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed. Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards and related areas, changes litter boxes. Feeds each animal as prescribed by the attending doctor and records appetite. Bathes and groom’s animals as directed by the doctor, collects urine and fecal specimens as directed by the doctor, Recognizes and records any unusual condition or abnormal behavior. Assists doctors, nurses, technicians with the administration of medications or with restraint. Maintains cleanliness in kitchen and other relevant areas of the hospitals as directed by the Practice Manager Routine maintenance of the practice, handy work Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or achieving a high school diploma within two years of hire (minimum age 16)

COMPETENCIES:

Compassion and Empathy Passionate towards animal care Ability to comprehend oral and written directions Collaboration and teamwork.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

No travel is expected for this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Community Veterinary Partners is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is the Company’s policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, covered veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Schedule:

Holidays

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed.