Kennel Assistant/Vet Assistant

Job Summary:

The Kennel Assistant/Vet Assistant is responsible for providing excellent patient husbandry, assisting with procedures, cleaning various areas of the clinic, walking/feeding/watering animals in our care, as well as cleaning cages.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains kennel area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Delivers outgoing mail to the post office at end of day.
• Participates in the medical office emergency routine when required, assists other staff members as needed.
• Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
• Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces such as urinalyses and blood counts to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
• Prepares treatment rooms for surgery. Cleans kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
• Provides veterinarians with the correct equipment and instruments. Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Assists with animal euthanasia and the care of remains.
• Feeds and waters animals according to feeding instructions and established schedules.
• Cleans and organizes animals’ living areas such as stables, pens, cages, and yards.
• Cleans and disinfects animal equipment
• Observes animals to identify signs of injury, illness, or disease.
• Grooms’ animals, which includes washing, brushing, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
• Ensures that animals receive necessary exercise.
• Unloads and stores feed and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work with animals and to remain calm in strenuous circumstances.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to meet customers’ needs and provide necessary assistance.
• Applicant must be able to lift 40 pounds routinely.
• Applicant should live within a radius of 20-25 miles.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Locust Grove, OK 74352 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Locust Grove, OK 74352: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13