This is an overnight position Wed - Sat 6p - 4:30am

Purpose of the position:

The Kennel Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean hospital environment and assisting Technicians and Assistants as appropriate.

Knowledge & Experience

• Veterinary Experience Desirable but not required

Personal Attributes

• Service-Oriented
• Honest and Respectful
• Accountable
• Self-Motivated
• Detail-Oriented

Skills

• Able to remain calm in stressful situations
• Able to follow instructions
• Able to retain new information
• Able to lift objects up to 50lbs

Responsibilities: Essential job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

Technical Responsibilities:

1. Regularly survey patient cages/runs for cleanliness. Clean immediately if needed and record urine/stool on the treatment sheet.

2. Walk stable pets outside if requested by following hospital protocol and clean up after the patient.

3. Notify the Lead Technician when supplies and equipment need to be repaired or ordered.

4. Offer food and water to patients as directed by a technician.

Facilities:

1. Keep all areas, including reception, exam rooms, treatment sinks, countertops, tables, floors, cages, etc. clean at all times.

2. Manage laundry and pet food area, keeping dishes washed and loads moving at all times.

3. Monitor supplies and paper towels in all areas of the hospital.

4. Empty garbage as needed. Pay attention to hospital odor control.

5. Always display a “wet floor” sign after mopping an area.

6. Perform general janitorial duties to help maintain a clean professional hospital.

7. Restock inventory items and immediately note deficiencies on the “want list”.

8. Perform ‘poop patrol’ and pick up litter around the perimeter of the building at least twice per shift.

9. Restock poop bags outside.

General:

1. Be able to work with other team members and consistently treat all clients and co-workers with courtesy and professionalism.

2. Always respect patient/client confidentiality.

3. Immediately notify the Floor Lead/Supervisor/Doctor of any client that seems to be uncomfortable or unhappy with any aspect of our hospital.

4. Complete training and continuing education assignments on schedule.

5. Refrain from personal conversations with other staff members while clients are present in exam rooms or the lobby.

6. Follow safe procedures and immediately inform your Supervisor of unsafe conditions/practices.

7. Handle all animals with both caution and compassion. Do not physically discipline animals.

8. You may be requested to work beyond regularly scheduled shifts at times due to an unexpectedly heavy emergency caseload.

9. Support other services when required.

The above is only a partial list of job responsibilities. In addition, you may be asked to perform other tasks.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.85 - $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person