Veterinary/Kennel Assistant

Qualified applicants will be highly self-motivated and enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, pet focused, team environment; previous pet care experience in a similar facility is a must; demonstrate strong verbal communication skills; be able to work with shifting priorities; have a sense of humor and enjoy working around animals.

This is not a position that consist of playing with puppies and kittens but rather providing a clean healthy environment for our guest to stay in. It is hard work, involves lots of cleaning, and lots of poop.

This position requires your full attention. It is extremely detail oriented. The health, happiness and safety of our guests and hospital depend on your pet care knowledge, keen observation skills, and attention to detail. The more someone is willing to learn new skills and be able to use those skills the quicker they will earn raises.

The Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Tech is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. Kennel Tech will help to clean the kennels and keep all animals clean, fed, watered, and walked. Keeping the kennel area clean consists of dishes, sweeping, mopping, picking up outback. The Vet Assistant helps during patient examinations and surgical procedures by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Vet Assistant also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files. This position may perform an initial evaluation of the animal’s condition, clean and wrap wounds, check vital statistics, collect samples and administer medication.

• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, and client education per hospital policy.
• Perform initial evaluation of the pet’s condition and advise doctor regarding nature of visit, preventative care due and client concerns.
• Obtain and prepare laboratory samples as requested by the veterinarian, i.e. urine, fecal and ear cytology.
• Notify the doctor of lab results in a timely fashion.
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient and compassionate manner during examinations and procedures.
• Prepare and set up for surgical procedures while utilizing knowledge of proper sterile field requirements.
• Monitor recovery of surgery patients and communicate with owners per hospital policy.
• Accurately prepare and dispense medications as directed by the doctor, ensuring that medications are added to the pet’s record and appropriately charged to the client.
• Know vaccination guidelines within the hospital and administer vaccinations under the direction of the doctor.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and perform treatments as directed by the doctor.
• Utilize hospital computer systems to document medical records and communicate with clients and teammates.
• Clean kennels in a timely fashion along with feeding and watering.
• Help to keep the hospital and grounds clean, sweeping, mopping, wiping down surfaces.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts.
• Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• 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.
• Medical procedures and animal handling will be trained thoroughly on the job; however, excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with teammates is required.
• Must be dependable, demonstrate strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $8.70 - $10.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $9 - $10