Kennel Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health • Vancouver, WA

1d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center is a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital located in Vancouver, WA, just outside Portland, OR.
We offer advanced veterinary technology, including MRI, CT, and more, in a supportive work environment focused on wellness and mental health.
Benefits include competitive compensation, staff pet discounts, continuing education, health insurance, 401k, and a $2/hr pay differential for Kennel Assistants working between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., as well as a a $2/hr weekend differential.
Enjoy working in a modern space, complete with an employee garden!
Summary of Job Purpose and Function
Responsible for the day-to-day care of the emergency and ICU floor. Aid in the support of daily cleaning tasks, as well as the restocking of hospital supplies. If necessary, aid veterinary staff with the maintenance of patient cleanliness.

Requirements

• Must have valid high school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of general cleaning procedures and protocols.
• Excellent communication skills. Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to act as a team player, adhering to all core values of the hospital.
• This position requires repetitive motion, which includes periods of sitting/standing, bending/stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 1 year experience in veterinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the husbandry needs of the patients in the emergency department.
• Clean and disinfect the kennels and runs after pets are discharged following hospital cleaning protocols.
• Count and restock supplies as needed. When more supplies are needed, inform the appropriate person in order to help maintain inventory.
• Completion of the emergency team cleaning lists throughout the shift.
• Closely monitor the hospitalized animals; observe animals’ behavior, habits, and environmental conditions according to directed guidelines and report to appropriate team member.
• Facilitate walks and exercise for hospitalized patients under the direction of the assistant and technician teams.
• Assist with patient bathing needs.
• Wash and disinfect patient bowls, litter boxes and bedding following hospital cleaning protocols.
• May assist with restraining patients in a manner that allows the necessary work to be performed, minimizes stress to pets, and ensures the safety of patients and team members.
• All employees will be scheduled and expected to work rotating holiday shifts in the emergency and critical care department.
• All employees are required to participate in the on-call rotation as needed. Shifts are subject to revisions and changes at the discretion of the hospital.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
• Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• staff pet discounts
• continuing education
• health insurance
• 401k
• a $2/hr pay differential for Kennel Assistants working between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., as well as a a $2/hr weekend differential.
• employee garden

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED