Seasonal Kennel and Intake Technician

Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert•Palm Desert, CA

3d•$17 - $18

About The Position

About the Role: We are looking for a passionate, talented Seasonal Veterinary Kennel and Intake Technician (January through May) to join our team. The Kennel and Intake Technician role is a unique position that offers immense growth potential. The Kennel and Intake Technician is responsible for collecting and recording detailed patient histories upon intake. This role also offers support to our clinical staff by ensuring hospital cleanliness throughout the day. This position offers the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive and caring environment. About us: We are a team of enthusiastic veterinary professionals with a vision to bridge the gap between general practice and emergency medicine. We understand and respect the importance of the primary care veterinarian-client-patient-relationship. Our goal is to help maintain that bond by acting as a resource when primary care is not available. We strive to consistently provide an exceptional, compassionate and convenient healthcare experience that we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We aim to foster a work environment that is supportive, collaborative, and fun. Our goal is to create a whole-team approach to healthcare, where every team member is invested in each of their cases. We are committed to maintaining a just culture where accountability and growth are top priorities. We empower a team of smart, creative people to provide exceptional care. Our work environment includes: Modern office setting Growth opportunities On-the-job training Safe work environment

Requirements

Veterinary Assistant Certificate or some Veterinary/Kennel Attendant experience
Excellent understanding of technology and software; computer-savvy
Consistently displays a professional demeanor and accountability
Communicates in a calm, clear, respectful and concise manner (with clients, team members and any other visitors)
Has a friendly disposition and a desire to help others: provides a high level of care to each client
Strong attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to think independently and problem solve.
Understands that each situation is unique and there is no “one size fits all” solution to certain issues; uses good judgment to find proper solutions for each situation
High emotional intelligence, empathy and maturity
Performs well in a team-oriented work environment
Displays excellent time management skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and a positive attitude
Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback

Responsibilities

Greet clients with warmth and empathy
Escort clients and patients to exam rooms
Collect thorough patient history in an efficient manner
Record patient history and communication notes properly in each chart
Review information with doctor and ensure patient is properly assigned in ezyVet
Utilize the team chat to discuss necessary updates
Run laundry consistently.
Ensure clean towels and bedding are available at all times
Clean and disinfect exam rooms promptly after use
Clean and disinfect kennels promptly after use
Regularly clean and disinfect the patient treatment area
Collect and remove trash and patient waste
Other duties as needed/assigned