Job Description
We are looking for a Kennel Assistant/grooming assistant to care for animals and support Veterinarians and grooming staff. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. One of the most important Veterinary Assistant responsibilities is to ensure all areas are clean, for animals and humans alike. We’ll rely on you to assist the Veterinarian in examinations and operations. We'll also rely on you to assist our full time grooming staff with bathing and other duties. Do you love animals? Then you’re halfway there. You need the ability to care for them properly – that’s one of the most important job requirements. This includes knowledge of routine tasks, like feeding or bathing animals, but also readiness to care for injured or scared animals that might occasionally lash out. If you’re organized, quick on your feet and have the stomach to help with medical operations, husbandry, facility care, and more, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Feed, groom and weigh animals
- Clean cages and bathe animals
- Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
- Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
- Soothe upset or frightened animals
- Administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians (e.g. by mixing it with food)
- Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet
- Help in cases of emergencies
- Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments or calling patients in the examination room by priority
- Keep accurate records and logs
Skills
- Proven experience as a Veterinary/kennel Assistant or similar position working with animals
- Current or former pet ownership is an advantage
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient and caring personality
- Ability to follow instructions properly
- Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, birds, reptiles etc.)
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs)
- Availability to occasionally work in emergencies
- High school diploma; a certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus'
'Work Location: One locationWork Remotely No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $7.86 - $12.05 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any other jobs or commitments that will limit your availability?
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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