Kennel Assistant at Somerset Animal Hospital
About The Position
Somerset Animal Hospital was opened in March 2008. We are a small animal veterinary practice that specializes in seeing dogs and cats. We feel that excellence in veterinary care is only possible when you truly love animals. More about the Role Reporting into the Practice Manager, the Kennel Assistant provides care to address the needs of patients that are visiting the practice for grooming and / or boarding. The Kennel Assistant ensures that the boarding area is clean and safe for all patients by cleaning cages, runs, and ward areas and washing laundry. The Kennel Assistant walks, feeds, and administers medication to patients (as needed and supervised by Doctor or Technician and based on confidence and experience) . Previous animal husbandry experience is preferred but not required. Anticipated schedule: 2:00pm-6:00pm 4-5 shifts a week 16-20 hours a week Pay: $13 - $15 Competencies Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making Doctors, teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with practice team members. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results . Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas. Continually looking for ways to help others. Communicating : Conveying boarding outcomes to clients and teammates to ensure successful client care. Active Listening: Following the expressed wishes of clients. Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction .
Requirements
- Previous veterinary experience preferred
- Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients over 25 pounds with assistance
- Practices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
Nice To Haves
- Previous animal husbandry experience is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Regularly cleans, disinfects and maintain kennels, cages, runs and stalls as often as is necessary to ensure no cages or kennels are soiled and odors are not apparent.
- Performs general cleaning in other areas of the hospital to control the spread of disease.
- Washes and sterilizes water and food bowls.
- Launders and dries towels and blankets.
- Walks hospital grounds regularly and cleans any trash and stool material; empties trash throughout the practice and grounds.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
