All Pets Animal Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team.
We are open seven days a week and are an AAHA accredited facility. Our team is a compassionate group of veterinary professionals that include Urgent Care and General Practice veterinarians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, Kennel assistants and Customer Service representatives who work as a cohesive team, providing quality, compassionate care to the surrounding communities because they love what they do and have fun doing it. Our clients are loyal, and we boast a high retention rate in our general practice as well as providing urgent care services, should the need arise. We are a full-service hospital providing in-house diagnostics, digital radiology (including dental), ultrasonography, an onsite pharmacy and a state-of-the-art surgical suite. Our lobby provides ample space for our human clients, making them as comfortable as possible during their visit.
In addition to providing a fun and rewarding workplace, we also offer a wonderful benefit package including 401K with company match, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, annual uniforms provided, competitive salary, CE opportunities, Paid time off and personal pet care discounts.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun.
- Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms, medical equipment, and surgery between each appointment.
- Set up kennels/cages for hospitalized patients.
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, runs, and boarding areas.
- Maintain a clean hospital including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, disposing of trash, and laundry, etc..
- Stock supplies and products.
- Provide professional, efficient, quality care, and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity.
- Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets.
- Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care.
- Perform other duties as requested
Qualifications:
Experience:
- Experience in an animal care setting is preferred but not required.
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach.
- Basic judgement and problem-solving skills.
- Compassion and empathy for both pets and pet owners.
- Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy and efficiency.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to identify and foresee problems, present solutions and collaborate as a team player.
Benefits include (after 90 days of employment):
- Medical, Dental, and Vision available for full time employees.
- HSA and FSA plans available.
- Pet Discount.
- 401k with company match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Uniform allowance.
- PTO and Holiday pay (full time)
- And more!