Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Attendant

Position Available: Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Attendant

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant/ Kennel Attendant to care for our patients and support our Veterinarians and Technicians. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. One of the most important Veterinary Assistant responsibilities is to ensure all areas are clean. We’ll rely on you to assist our Veterinarians and Technicians in examinations, procedures and operations. This includes knowledge of routine tasks, like feeding or bathing animals, caring for boarders and readiness to care for injured or scared pets. Being able to read the body language of a pet is a very important skill required for this position. If you’re organized, quick on your feet and love animals, we’d like to meet you.

Schedule:
Full time (32-40 hours)
9 hour days with a 1 hour lunch.
Weekend and holiday shifts are possible when our facility has boarders. Saturday hours on a rotating schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Feed, groom and weigh animals
• Bathe animals
• Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
• Correctly clean and pack surgical kits/instruments
• Operate the autoclave by cleaning and filling when necessary
• Safely restrain animals during examinations, x-rays and ultrasound procedures
• Properly handle upset or frightened animals
• Assist in surgery (including proper set up and clean up)
• Obtain patient history from clients
• Monitor changes in a patient’s condition
• Order prescription diets when needed
• Collect payment and answer phones/schedule appointments when needed
• Enter charges into computer system at the end of each client visit when requested
• Responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of all working areas
• Feed, walk and care for boarders
• Monitor and care for all inpatient animals
• Call and update/answer questions for clients
• Administer and store medications correctly
• Restock supplies throughout the hospital
• Laundry
• Daily cleaning, including but not limited to exam rooms, work areas, bathrooms and cages
• Assist with end of life services
• Fulfill other duties assigned by management on an as needed basis

Qualifications:

• Team-oriented
• Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals
• Proficient with computers
• Current or former pet ownership is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Patient, caring and outgoing personality
• Ability to follow instructions properly
• Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, etc.)
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 50 lbs)
• Flexible schedule and availability for afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts
• Availability to occasionally work in emergencies
• Able to handle emotionally charged situations
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and prefers to be busy

Job Type: Full-time

Our hospital is open Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 6:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am - 12:00pm.

Pay: From $17.00 - $23.00 per hour. Starting pay is based on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $23