What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Green Country Veterinary Hospital?
Kennel Assistant Responsibilities:
- Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease, and discontent.
- Properly handle patients as required and appropriately restrain patients as directed.
- Walk hospitalized and boarded dogs several times a day according to hospital protocol to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder.
- Bathe, groom, and provide Tender Loving Care to boarded and hospitalized patients.
- Provide care for pet housed/visiting the hospital. Report signs of illness, disease, injury, or unusual activity to animal health technicians/veterinarians.
- Apply knowledge of normal food and liquid requirements of animals. As required, provide special food and liquids.
- Discharge and admit patients at the request of receptionists, practitioners, and veterinary assistants and technicians. Ensure that patients/boarders are clean and fresh smelling prior to discharge.
- Under the supervision of veterinarians or technicians, assist with the administration of medications, post- operative care or preparation of samples for laboratory examination, collect specimens, clean instruments, fill prescriptions as authorized.
- Ensure that cages and patients are properly numbered and identified and that personal property (toys, treats, blankets, leashes) are stored in the proper area and identified.
- Clean and disinfect 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. Perform general cleaning in other areas of the hospital to control the spread of disease. Wash and sterilize water and food bowls.
- Launder and dry towels and blankets.
- Patrol hospital grounds daily, picking up any trash and stool material. Empty trash.
- Groom animals utilizing techniques that vary depending on type of hair, coat, breed, and owner instructions. Bathe and dry animals. As required, perform pedicures.
- Record information such as feeding schedules, appearance, behavior of patients that are boarded, groomed, or hospitalized.
- Exhibit a technical knowledge of products and medications sold, including dietary products. Demonstrate the ability to explain and educate clients on products and answer their questions regarding product purchase/use.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 1 year minimum kennel assistant experience required
Apply in person at Green Country Veterinary Hospital or by email.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $14
