What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant– Part Time position at Combs Veterinary Clinic?
Kennel Assistant – Part Time
Veterinary Kennel Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care. You will be responsible for providing direct support to the kennel and the care of its patients. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Animal handling and restraint
- Walking animals that may need support/assistance
- Knowledge of basic husbandry/feeding/and nutrition
- Administering medication to patients
- Maintain cleanliness of kennel areas
- Restock and organize kennel supplies
- Bathe/groom animals
- Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set
Skills and Qualifications:
- 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
- Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks
- Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
- Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude.
- Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine. Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day.
Benefits and Perks:
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Combs Veterinary Clinic is a progressive 2-3 doctor Small Animal clinic located on the West side of Bloomington: a short drive from IU campus. Our focus is to educate pet owners, give accurate diagnoses, and provide the best care for your pet. Our experienced veterinarians offer a wide variety of surgical and medical care for small pets, but our services don’t stop there. At Combs Veterinary Clinic, we not only provide the best animal care possible, but also offer boarding services. We know you care about your animal’s well-being, and we promise that you can trust they’re happy and healthy in our hands. Providing top-notch animal care isn’t just what we do — it’s what we love!
We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.
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