What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at Valley Veterinary Care?
Description
Come join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Technician!
You'll love the day-to-day care of patients and boarders including feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, and monitoring the well-being of pets.
Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:
- Responsible for the day-to-day care of patients and boarders
- Feeding and giving water to animals following specific schedules and special feeding instructions
- Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, and food supplements according to prescriptions
- Clean, organize, and disinfect animal quarters
- Walking and bathing
- Examine and observe animals to check possible signs of illnesses, diseases, or injuries ensuring the well-being of pets
- Collect and record animal information such as weight, size, physical condition, food intake, treatments and medications received
- Ability to maintain an alertness level to keep safe from possible danger, resilience after
disappointment or constructive feedback, compassion, to follow the ethical guidelines of
your profession.
- Keep team mentality in mind always.
- Be prepared and willing to aid and ask for assistance when needed.
- Keep a positive professional outlook, completely abstain from gossip/negative observation
regarding clients/team members or other professionals or other behavior that can whittle
away at the healthy foundation of a team.
- Attend staff meetings, participate in hospital functions like open house, community efforts
and special events.
What You'll Bring:
- Previous animal experience preferred, but not required.
- Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects
- A sense of fun and teamwork – Smiles and laughter are required for all who apply
- Dependable and able to work independently
- The ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease
- A willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
About Claws and Paws Veterinary Hospital
Claws and Paws Veterinary Hospital is a full-service AAHA-Accredited veterinary practice in Pearland, TX. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional medical, surgical, and dental care for our canine and feline friends. We offer a complete range of veterinary services, performed by our expert staff, including preventative health care and vaccines, dental care, spay/neuter, urgent care, diagnostics, and end-of-life care. We have a team of veterinarians and support staff that truly enjoy what they do. From routine veterinary care to surgeries, we provide each and every patient with compassionate care and collaboration.
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
Claws and Paws Veterinary Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
