Kennel Assistant

Candidate must understand the importance of spay/neuter and our mission here at POA SPAY!

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining proper disease control protocols, including cleaning of facility, preparation of surgical packs, laundry, and general maintenance of facility. Acting as a float person on occasion for cleaning off prep tables, surgical tables, helping on the beach with recovery and any duties as assigned.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Works closely with Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and other staff

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas, following proper disease control protocol to ensure a sterile environment
• Keep Clinic Lead Veterinary Technician informed of animal behavior, health or concerns
• Stock all kennel/cleaning supplies as needed
• Stock areas and spot-clean kennels and public areas throughout the day
• Clean surgical laundry and clean sonicate surgical instruments
• Clean, fold, and stock kennel laundry throughout the clinic
• Help Recovery animals on the beach
• Help clean off prep table, surgical table, and any cages that may need cleaning.
• Help move patients as needed into their cages for recovery
• Knowledge and ability to intake and release patients, including delivering post-operative instructions in a competent and friendly manner
• Know basic veterinary medical concepts
• Communicate in effective and professional manner with public, trainees, and all POA SPAY staff members/volunteers.
• Represent POA SPAY ! in a professional and courteous manner
• Follow all written and verbally communicated departmental standard operating procedures and protocols
• May be eligible for prepping patients for surgery, observing all clinic procedures, to enforce sterility and safety of patients
• Able to make surgical packs as instructed to specifications of our surgeon
• Able to follow all cleaning protocols for disease management in the clinic for prep, surgery, kennels and as applies to laundry cleaning
• Able to safely handle cats and dogs (up to 80lbs)
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

1. Must speak fluent English

2. Client Education

3. Needs to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and train in a fast paced environment.

· Must be able to learn basic veterinary medical concepts, including but not limited to vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks

· Must also be able to communicate basic veterinary concepts to owners and be able to repeat information relayed by a veterinarian

· Will be asked to communicate with the public on a daily basis in a professional manner

3. Physical Requirements

· Must be able to work standing or sitting for 8 or more hours

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day with help

· Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly

· Must be able to see fine detail in a variety of situations

· Must have good hearing including ability to distinguish changes in pitch

· Must have reasonable degree of agility to move through tightly cramped areas in various situations

· Must have acceptable sense of touch and smell

· Must have good range of motion in joints especially wrist, knees, elbows

· Must have good range of motion in your back for twisting etc.

· Must be able to work in potentially extreme environmental temperatures

· Must have acceptable sense of balance

· Must be able to work and reach on hands and knees

· Must be able to use a ladder and/or step stool

· Must possess excellent hand-eye coordination

· May be asked to move large oxygen tanks

· Must possess an acceptable degree of dexterity in hands and fingers

· Must have good vision, including peripheral vision, fine detail, distance, depth perception, and ability to focus

4. Emotional/Mental Requirements

· Must be able to work under stressful conditions and work efficiently and effectively under those conditions

· Must be able to cope with death either due to surgical complication or euthanasia

· Ability to rapidly and accurately process information

· Ability to delegate tasks

· Ability to recognize a need for assistance and ask for help

· Ability to work independently and as part of team

· Ability to make decisions

· Ability to cope with frustrating situations and remain calm

5. Potential and Prolonged Exposures

· Prolonged exposure to various aqueous solutions, including but not limited to, dish soap, chlorhexidine, and spectra soap

· Prolonged exposure to isopropanol, hydrogen peroxide

· Potential exposure to formalin solution

· Potential/prolonged exposure to isoflurane gas

· Prolonged exposure to quaternary ammonium cleaners and bleach

· Prolonged exposure to pressurized steam

· Potential exposure to sharps including needles and surgical blades

PREFERRED

Two or more years of experience in a veterinary clinic, veterinary hospital, and/or animal shelter or control facility. Candidate should be highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a professional attitude.

Full time hours are 7am-5:00pm. Currently looking for 4 days per week - the clinic is open Monday through Thursday.

No phone calls please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18