What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at Monroe Veterinary Clinic?
Monroe Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Kennel Assistant for our rapidly growing small animal hospital. Ideal candidate must be dependent, motivated, detail-oriented team player with a positive attitude, energetic, passionate about animal care, and have a strong work ethic. We are looking for an individual that will be dedicated to the hospital and take pride in maintaining our reputation and service level.
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm, Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm
Email resume. Faxed applications will not be considered. We will contact all applicants who qualify for the next step in the interview process. **No phone calls please**
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Kennel: Care of boarding and hospitalized animals including cage cleaning, exercising, feeding, observation for signs of illness or stressed boarders, parasites and disease control, laundry and keeping animals clean while boarding.
Bathing: Ability to lift animals into the tub for bathing, drying and brushing, express anal glands, trim nails, and clean ears.
Hospital: General cleaning of public and employee areas, building and yard maintenance to maintain clean, odor-free and attractive environment. Housekeeping and laundry duties for all areas.
Animal: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, ability to restrain for procedures performed by technicians and doctors, knowledge of common diseases, their symptoms, administration of oral medications, assessment of change in animal status. Comfortably interact with dogs and cats.
Laboratory: Performance of simple in-house laboratory tests, completion of forms for outhouse laboratory, filing of laboratory reports and clean-up of laboratory area.
Assisting: Animal restraint, nail trimming, anal gland expression, ear cleaning, client education, prescription filling and computer transaction entry during office hours or treatment times.
This position requires working most weekends and holidays. Dependable and punctual attendance is required.
Job Type: Full-Time and Part-time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1 - $10