What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Kennel Assistant position at Mount Berry Animal Hospital?
The Kennel Technician provides care and the basic needs of animals that are being groomed, boarded or that are patients of Mount Berry Animal Hospital, including cleaning of cages, runs and ward areas, laundry, walking, and proper feeding, medicating and care of all hospitalized animals.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent
- Handle and restrain properly animals as required
- Walk hospitalized and boarded dogs several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder
- Bath, groom and provide care to boarded and hospitalized animals
- Provide care for animals housed/visiting the hospital. Report signs of illness, disease, injury or unusual activity to Veterinary Technicians and Doctors
- Apply knowledge of normal food and liquid requirements of animals. As required, provide special food and liquids
- Discharge and admit animals at the request of Receptionists, Doctors and Veterinary Technicians. Assure animals being discharged have been checked by Veterinary Technicians and/or Doctors. Ensure that animals are clean prior to discharge
- Under the supervision of the veterinarians or Veterinary Technicians assist with the administration of medications, post-operative care of preparation of samples for laboratory examination, collect specimens, clean instruments and fill prescriptions as authorized
- Ensure that cages and animals are properly identified and that personal property (toys, treats, blankets, leashes) are stored in the proper area identified
- Clean, 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
- Walk hospital grounds daily, picking up and trash and stool material. Empty trash
- Record information such as feeding schedules, appearance, behavior of animals 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
- Work well with all employees and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors and the practice philosophy * Perform other duties as assigned
Pay will be based on experience and skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $13
