Kennel Assistant (PT)

Southern Veterinary Partners • Murfreesboro, TN

100d • $12 - $13

About The Position

Animal Care Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA accredited practice that has been serving the Murfreesboro community small animal, pocket pets, and exotic pet populations since 1961. All clients are educated on the benefits of bi-annual physical exams, wellness bloodwork, needed vaccinations, parasite screening and flea, tick, and heartworm preventives as well as offering services such as chiropractic and acupuncture. Murfreesboro has an extensive greenway system for walking, running, and biking. Our proximity to Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains, Birmingham, Memphis, and Louisville makes planning an exciting, quick getaway easy. We are looking for a new teammate that will be dedicated to the well-being of our clients and patients. If our hospital sounds like a place you want to be, we would love to see your application today!

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Previous experience as a kennel technician.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
• Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
• Monitor and record important information about the animals' conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
• Walk animals three times a day.
• Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
• Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.
• Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
• Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Technicians/Assistants with restraint and treatment of animals.
• Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.

Benefits

• Pay range of $12.00-$13.00/hour based on experience
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
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• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees