What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at May Veterinary North.?
This is a part time position; scheduled days and hours may vary based on hospital need. This position requires standing for long periods of time and some heavy lifting may be involved. Holiday and weekend work is mandatory.
General Tasks :
Ensures the kennel facility is clean and tidy, maintaining a professional appearance at all times.
Cleans, changes, and disinfects cages, pens, yards; sanitizes animal rooms, hallways, and ancillary equipment.
Assists the technicians during slow times
Patient Care :
Walks, feeds, and provides water for hospital patients and boarders.
Basic bathing and grooming when needed.
Cleans patient cages and runs daily and as needed.
Washes, dries, and stores towels and boarding facility bedding.
Demonstrates and utilizes proper restraining techniques.
Reads and accurately interprets the patient chart for any special situations.
Monitors patients’ behaviors and notes potentially aggressive behaviors; requests assistance when needed.
Under the supervision of a Veterinary Technician, provides boarders’ medications and records treatments accurately in the charts.
Escalates any patient health concerns to a Veterinary Technician or Veterinarian in a timely manner.
On the day of discharge, gathers all of the pet’s personal belongings for the client.
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