What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital/Kennel Assistant position at Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services?
About Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services
Our Mission
Together with our Rochester Community, we better the lives of animals through life-saving care and we better the lives of our veterinary community by prioritizing our people.
Our Team
Our team of experienced veterinarians and support staff provide the best possible care for your pets. We are passionate about giving our team the best environment to help our Rochester Community.
Our Services
We will offer a wide variety of Emergency Services, including maintaining the only overnight Emergency Hospital in the greater Rochester Area.
Job Description:
- Cage cleaning and disinfection between patients
- Dog yard cleaning
- Isolation/Infectious exam room cleaning/disinfection
- Laundry
Stocking items in the wards and treatment rooms
- Hospital Maintenance/Upkeep:
- Empty garbage/recycling
- Sweeping/mopping wards and treatment room daily
- Stocking of hand soaps, sanitizer and paper towels
- Disinfection/cleaning
- Lobby
- Breakroom
- Offices
- Exam rooms
- Bathrooms
- Other
- Inventory counts for paper/cleaning products
Benefits:
- Pet discount
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
Dress Code: Scrub top and bottom and close toed shoes.
Work History: 1-2 years previous cleaning/kennel experience preferred but not required.
Education: No applicable
Physical Requirements: Some lifting (20 lbs), pushing, pulling, stooping, squatting, reaching, standing, and walking most of the day, limited sitting.
Hazards: Animal bites and scratches. Exposure to animal bodily fluids and zoonotic diseases as well as high levels of noise, sterilization chemicals, insecticides and pharmaceutical waste are possible.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20