Kennel Assistant at Hilltop Family Vet

Hilltop Family Vet•Alachua, FL

12d

About The Position

Hilltop Family Vet is a full-service veterinary hospital in Alachua with three doctors and a support staff of technicians and assistants. The Kennel Assistant provides care for patients visiting for grooming and/or boarding, helping keep the boarding area clean and safe. The role includes feeding and walking patients, administering medication when appropriate under the supervision of a doctor or technician, and maintaining accurate patient records. The position reports to the Practice Manager. The schedule consists of four full days from 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., along with rotating Saturdays and Sundays. The role requires extended periods of bending, kneeling, sitting, and standing on hard surfaces. The pay range is $15.00–$16.00 per hour.

Requirements

Ability to work weekends as required.
Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds and to lift patients over 25 pounds with assistance.
Practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of PPE.
Ability to withstand bending, kneeling, sitting, and standing on hard surfaces for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Previous veterinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care for patients visiting for grooming and/or boarding.
Admit patients and record client instructions, contact information, and pickup time.
Accurately record patient information, including feeding schedules, appearance, and behavior.
Observe patients for general physical condition and signs of illness, disease, or distress.
Handle patients appropriately and restrain hard-to-control patients when needed.
Walk patients several times daily for exercise and elimination.
Provide food and liquids according to normal requirements and special instructions.
Ensure patients are clean, fresh smelling, checked by a technician or doctor before discharge, and leave with their personal property.
Ensure cages and patients are numbered and identified, and store and identify personal property in the proper areas.
Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, and stalls as needed to prevent soiling and odors.
Clean other hospital areas to help control the spread of disease.
Wash and sterilize food and water bowls.
Launder and dry towels and blankets.
Walk hospital grounds to remove trash and stool material, and empty trash throughout the practice and grounds.
Perform other duties as assigned.