Overnight Emergency Kennel Assistant

BluePearl Vet, LLC • Ross Township, PA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in North Hills, Pittsburgh is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant primarily for our Emergency Department Overnight, with the ability to circulate to other departments as needed. This role attends to the basic needs of animals that are patients of the hospital and cleans the hospital facility, equipment, and tools. The role may include assistance with basic patient care such as the safe restraint of patients during treatment.

Requirements

• Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

• Observe patients for obvious signs of health concerns and report any findings to senior staff.
• Clean and disinfect areas of the hospital as often as is necessary to maintain high standards of care.
• Prepare patient meals, clean patient cages, and bedding, and maintain litter boxes.
• Safely approach and restrain cooperative patients as needed during treatments.
• Provide routine attention to patients, including walking dogs.
• Effectively clean and maintain hospital equipment and tools.
• Quantify patient voids and report findings to senior Veterinary Assistant or Technician.
• Remove and wash soiled laundry and keep clean laundry stocked.
• Patrol facility regularly to ensure cleanliness.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance
• Discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• 401k and retirement planning
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans
• A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees