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Kennel Assistant (PT)

Pet Care Center

Metairie, LA | Part Time

$41k-47k (estimate)

2 Months Ago

Kennel Assistant (PT)

Pet Care Center Metairie, LA

$41k-47k (estimate)

Part Time | Consumer Services 2 Months Ago

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Pet Care Center is Hiring a Kennel Assistant (PT) Near Metairie, LA

About This Location:

Pet Care Center is located in Metairie, Louisiana and has been serving the community since 1958. We are a 24-hour animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats. We welcome both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Here at Pet Care Center Metairie we are one of six Pet Care Center Hospitals located in the greater New Orleans area. We value our staff as well as our clients in a sense that makes staff dedicated, and keeps clients coming back over the years. If you are a passionate and caring team player please apply today!

Overview:

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant:

Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
Walk animals three times a day.
Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.
Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Technicians/Assistants with restraint and treatment of animals.
Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.

Responsibilities / Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED preferred.
Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Previous experience as a kennel technician.

Benefits:

Pay range of $9-$11/hour based on experience
Discounted Veterinary Care
SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
Teladoc
A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Part Time

INDUSTRY

Consumer Services

SALARY

$41k-47k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/20/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

07/17/2024

WEBSITE

dullespets.com

HEADQUARTERS

ARLINGTON, VA

SIZE

<25

FOUNDED

1991

CEO

FRANCES E POTTER

REVENUE

<$5M

INDUSTRY

Consumer Services

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