Kennel Assistant
Pima North Animal Hospital
Job Description
Cares for pets in animal hospital facilities. Feeds and waters animals according to schedules. Controls and restrains animals as required. Cleans, changes, and disinfects cages, pens, yards; sanitizes animal rooms, hallways, and ancillary equipment. Transfers animals between quarters. Exercises animals. No prior work experience required.
Job description
Do you enjoy a fast paced day without compromising Patient care? Then come join the team at Pima North Animal Hospital, our team works hard to create an environment to foster growth, development, and leadership. We have a diverse team with a variety of experiences and skill sets. It is vital we work together and take initiative to help each other where needed for the best of our patients. Our team promotes a safe environment to not only ask questions but voice your opinion. We want to know your thoughts, ideas, questions, and suggestions!
Why chose Pima North Animal Hospital?
- Our team of doctors and technicians utilize state of the art equipment to perform advanced techniques providing excellent care and treatment services.
- Our hospital is open for regular appointments as well as offering urgent care services, there is never a dull moment and always much to learn!
- We work hard and have difficult days, but we get through them as a TEAM. We like to laugh and have a good time while we do it!
- Schedule – Full Time with weekends
- Our boarding department is open 7 days a week
- At Pima North Animal Hospital, we believe that each team member should be compensated considering their knowledge, skills, and experiences.
About You:
- Greeting clients and pets
- Helping take care of customer's needs with medications and diets
- Communication in timely and effective methods with veterinarians and other team members
- Positive attitude and TEAM Player personality
- Excellent communication skills
- Adaptable to the demands of the day
- Ability to work efficiently, and remain calm during stressful situations As a kennel assistant you will have several core duties, including cleaning and maintaining kennels, feeding and watering animals, administering medications, providing exercise, and basic grooming. You will also play a crucial role in observing and monitoring animal health and behavior.Detailed Responsibilities:
- This involves regularly cleaning kennels and cages, disinfecting surfaces, and replacing bedding.Feeding and Watering:Providing animals with appropriate food and water according to their dietary needs and schedules.Medication Administration:Administering medications as directed by veterinarians or veterinary technicians.Exercise and Play:Walking dogs, providing playtime, and ensuring animals get adequate exercise.Grooming:Assisting with basic grooming tasks like bathing and brushing.Animal Monitoring:Observing animals for any signs of illness, distress, or unusual behavior and reporting concerns to management or veterinary staff.Record Keeping:Maintaining records of animal health, behavior, and medication administration.Customer Service:Providing information to pet owners, answering phone calls, and checking animals in and out.
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Benefits:
- 401k
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Short/Long term disability
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee pet discount