What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at Valley View Animal Hospital?
About This Location:
Our team is committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging professional growth and development. We believe in working together to provide exceptional care to our patients and their families.
Located in the heart of Windsor, Colorado, our hospital is part of a vibrant and growing community. Windsor offers a variety of recreational activities, including Windsor Lake, where you can enjoy fishing, boating, and scenic walking trails. The town also boasts numerous parks, a rich history showcased at the Windsor History Museum, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it a great place to live and work.
At Valley View Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive veterinary care to the Windsor community and beyond. Our services include wellness and preventive care, advanced diagnostics, surgical procedures, dental care, boarding, grooming, and urgent care services available Monday through Saturday from 12 PM to 10 PM. As an AAHA-accredited, Cat Friendly Certified®, and Fear Free Certified® practice, we prioritize the highest standards of care and strive to make every visit as comfortable as possible for our patients.
Our team is committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging professional growth and development. We believe in working together to provide exceptional care to our patients and their families.
Located in the heart of Windsor, Colorado, our hospital is part of a vibrant and growing community. Windsor offers a variety of recreational activities, including Windsor Lake, where you can enjoy fishing, boating, and scenic walking trails. The town also boasts numerous parks, a rich history showcased at the Windsor History Museum, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it a great place to live and work.
If you are a veterinary professional seeking to join a practice that values excellence, compassion, and community engagement, Valley View Animal Hospital welcomes you. Join us in our commitment to providing top-tier care to pets and their families in the Windsor area.
Overview:
The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant:
- Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
- Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
- Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
- Walk animals three times a day.
- Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Technician/Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
- Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.
- Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
- Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Assistant with restraint and treatment of animals.
- Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
- Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
- Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Previous experience as a kennel assistant
- Pay range of $12.56-$17.25/hr. based on experience
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Short Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only
- SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
- Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
- Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).
Salary : $13 - $17
