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Kennel Assistant

Seven Bends Veterinary Hospital

Job Description

Seven Bends Veterinary Hospital seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team! This is a part-time position and the ideal candidate will have experience working with animals. If you are passionate about animals and dedicated to exceptional client service, our hospital may be the right fit for you!

Our kennel assistants are responsible for providing care to our boarding patients (cats & dogs) and maintaining the cleanliness of our hospital. This position typically requires evening shifts (4pm - 7pm) and alternating weekend and holiday shifts (7am - 10am and 4pm - 7pm).

Please note: Our hospital and grounds are a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free workplace.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Ensure boarding animals are kept clean and well care for while in our facility

- Admit and discharge boarding animals

- Feeding and watering boarders

- Administration of medication(s) and records documentation

- Ensure boarding dogs are take out for bathroom breaks and playtime throughout the day

- Changing litter pans

- Clean and sanitize kennels/cages

- Bathing dogs before discharged from boarding

- Ability to recognize signs of illness in cats and dogs

- Ensure cleanliness and sanitization protocols are followed

- Maintaining cleanliness of the hospital and kennel to include:

sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, wiping down surfaces, trash collection, washing dishes, laundry, and other deep cleaning tasks as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

- A compassionate nature and a genuine love for animals

- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to make clients feel welcome and at ease

- Proficient in using computers and standard office software

 

Requirements:

- Must be a minimum of 18 years old

- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

- Reliable transportation

- Regular attendance and punctuality

- Able to meet physical demand to include sitting, standing, and/or walking for extended periods and frequently working in a bent or squatting position

 

Benefits:

We offer pet care benefits and uniform allowance for part-time employees.


Pay starting at $13.00 per hour

 
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
 
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
 
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
 
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Location:

Woodstock, Virginia, United States

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