Do you love animals? Are you looking to start your career in Veterinary Medicine? We are seeking a reliable and dependable Kennel Assistant for our kennel / boarding facility.

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin a rewarding career path. We are willing to train you and support your veterinary field goals.

If you're passionate about animal care and eager to grow in the veterinary field, we'd love to hear from you!About Northshore Animal Hospital ?

• Northshore Animal Hospital in Knoxville, TN is a full service companion animal hospital. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet.
• Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages;

and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime. ? We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet’s health care.

We treat your pet as we would our own. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education.

Hours of operation : 7 : 30-6 M-Thursday, 7 : 30-5 : 30 Friday, Sat 9-12Pay range : ???????$12 - $13 p / hrBenefits Offered for our full-time team membersPaid time offHealth insurance;

dental insurance; vision insuranceRetirement benefits or accountsBonus incentiveFlexible work schedulesCareer and professional developmentEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral ProgramPosition PurposeReporting into the Practice Manager, the Kennel Attendant provides care to address the needs of patients that are visiting the practice for grooming and / or boarding.

The Kennel Attendant ensures that the boarding area is clean and safe for all patients by cleaning cages, runs, and ward areas and washing laundry.

The Kennel Attendant walks, feeds, and administers medication to patients (as needed and supervised by Doctor or Technician and based on confidence and experience).

Kennel Assistant CompetenciesPatience & 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.

Essential ResponsibilitiesProvides great care for patients visiting the practice for grooming and / or boarding.Ensures patients are admitted noting the client’s specific instructions to ensure a quality outcome including contact information and pick up time.

Accurately and legibly records information related to the patient such as feeding schedules, appearance, and behavior during practice visit.

Observes patient’s appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.

Appropriately handles patients and as needed, properly restrains hard-to-control patients.Walks patients several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder.

Applies knowledge of normal food and liquid requirements and as required, provides special food and liquids.Ensures patients are clean and fresh smelling and have been checked by a Technician / Doctor prior to discharge;

ensures patient has all personal property upon exit.Ensures cages and patients are properly numbered and identified and that personal property (toys, treats, blankets, leashes) are stored in the proper areas and identified.

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.

• Essential Responsibilities continuedLaunders and dries towels and blankets.Walks hospital grounds regularly and cleans any trash and stool material;
• empties trash throughout the practice and grounds.In some practices and based on veterinary practice experiences and confidence : Assists with the administration of medications under the supervision of Doctors or Technicians;

assists with the administration of medications, post-operative care or preparation of samples for laboratory examination, collect specimens, clean instruments, fill prescriptions as authorized.

Provides bathing and grooming services.Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements / QualificationsFull or part-timeAbility to work on weekendsPrevious veterinary experience preferredClient satisfaction references preferredAbility to lift patients up to 25 pounds;

ability to lift patients over 25 pounds with assistancePractices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE

Last updated : 2024-07-02