Kennel Assistant - Portland, OR
About The Position
Vista Pet Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Kennel Assistant! Position Details Role: Veterinary Kennel Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience Schedule: Monday-Friday 1p-7p (some flexibility) Vista Pet Hospital is a fast-paced, three-doctor practice committed to providing exceptional care for pets and their families. We are seeking a friendly, motivated, and driven Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team. This is a full-time, minimum wage, entry level position with a set schedule of Monday-Friday 1p-7p. If you love animals but haven’t worked in veterinary medicine before, this could be the foot in the door for you!
Requirements
- Ability to prioritize and efficiently complete multiple tasks within set timeframes with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent punctuality and attendance.
- Passion for animals and empathy for their owners.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Professional appearance and demeanor and a positive attitude.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Physically able to lift over 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
- Must be 18 years or older.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a veterinary hospital preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient comfort in a hygienic environment during treatment and hospitalization, including cleaning kennels, laundry, and other areas, while coming into contact with urine, feces, and other animal bodily fluids.
- Ensure the cleanliness of all hospital areas, including treatment rooms, kennels, surgical and dental suites, restrooms, exam rooms, and break areas.
- Restock supplies, maintain laundry, unpack orders, and maintain general facility cleanliness.
- Assist with instrument cleaning, folding, wrapping, and sterilization following aseptic techniques.
- Ability and interest to learn safe and humane animal restraint techniques for diagnostic procedures, sample collection, medical and surgical procedures.
- Prepare remains for cremation including creating paw prints as needed.
- Maintain external hospital cleanliness (parking lot, sidewalks) and perform seasonal tasks such as shoveling and salting.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Financial Benefits A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
- Wellness Benefits Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Workplace Benefits Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
