What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at Veterinary Practice Partners?
All Creatures Veterinary Center in Carrollton, TX is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant!
Why All Creatures Veterinary Center?
We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house labs, cold therapy laser, ultrasound, and echocardiogram.
Our team wants you to know...
“We are all here because we love animals, we have a passion for ensuring their quality of life and health. Our doctors are always willing to, not only answer a question, but use it as a teaching moment.”
Salary: $16.50 - $19.00
Schedule: Opening shift: 7:30am - 3:30pm; Monday - Friday (occasional weekend shifts)
Who are we looking for?
We are willing to train the right candidate!
Applicants must have a professional work ethic, positive personality, excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast paced environment, be a team player and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients and clients. Prefer applicants to have veterinary experience, but will consider the desire to learn from the right individual.
Requirements & Responsibilities:
We’re dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:
Why All Creatures Veterinary Center?
We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house labs, cold therapy laser, ultrasound, and echocardiogram.
Our team wants you to know...
“We are all here because we love animals, we have a passion for ensuring their quality of life and health. Our doctors are always willing to, not only answer a question, but use it as a teaching moment.”
Salary: $16.50 - $19.00
Schedule: Opening shift: 7:30am - 3:30pm; Monday - Friday (occasional weekend shifts)
Who are we looking for?
We are willing to train the right candidate!
Applicants must have a professional work ethic, positive personality, excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast paced environment, be a team player and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients and clients. Prefer applicants to have veterinary experience, but will consider the desire to learn from the right individual.
Requirements & Responsibilities:
- Monitoring the health and comfort of the animals as well as recognizing emergency situations and reporting any health concerns to appropriate personnel
- Documentation of all treatments and abnormal activity
- Walking dogs and picking up after them
- Feeding and providing fresh water to dogs and cats on schedule
- Washing dishes and bowls as well as cat litter boxes
- Washing & disinfecting kennels and cages
- Changing bedding when soiled and replace with clean bedding
- Washing, drying, & folding laundry
- Bathing animals as needed and before going home
- General housekeeping of animal housing, food prep, and laundry areas
- Administration of oral or topical medications including flea and tick medications
- Checking patients in and out for boarding. Responsible for labeling belongings and medications as well as ID collars
- Other tasks needed to ensure the health and safety of the animals
We’re dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan
Salary : $17 - $19