What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant/Veterinary Assistant position at Clarke Animal Hospital?
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant/Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The Kennel Assistant/Veterinary Assistant will be responsible for providing care and support to patients in the hospital each morning. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about animal care and veterinary medicine. . This position will also include assistant hours during the day time with the rest of our team.
Duties:
- Feed, water, and monitor the well-being of patients in the kennel, keeping detailed records
- Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, and animal living areas
- Walk dogs in the morning and lunch time to use the bathroom
- Administer medications as directed by veterinary staff
- Monitor animal behavior and report any concerns to the DVM's and manager
-Keeping laundry running through out the shift
-Assisting the Veterinarians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, and other Veterinary Assistants with appointments
-Animal restraint
-Stocking and cleaning areas used each day for appointments and treatments
-Helping prep surgical and treatment areas for use, maintaining supplies and sterilizing instruments for the next days procedures.
Qualifications:
- Experience with dog handling and animal care is a plus
- Knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures is a plus
- Ability to lift and move animals of various sizes
-Ability to clean with attention to detail, to help keep the hospital clean and sterile
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $14