Kennel Assistant

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Job Summary

The Kennel Assistantis responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the hospital. This includes cleaning kennels floors counters and exam rooms. Additionally the incumbent will assist in organizing the hospital by storing incoming orders and restocking supplies in cabinets drawers and the refrigerator.

Key Responsibilities

Main Accountabilities:

• Perform cleaning tasks including kennels floors counters and exam rooms
• Complete all assigned hospital duties before the end of the shift
• Organize the hospital restock supplies in an orderly manner and notify the team when supplies are running low or need to be reordered
• Contribute to the day-to-day flow and efficiency of the hospital
• Assist with patient restraint when needed
• Follow hospital protocols to maintain a sterile clean organized environment

Customer Service Delivery:

• Consistently provide professional efficient and exceptional service
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills when interacting with the veterinary team and clients

Other:

• Adhere to OSHA standards and regulations as outlined in company policies
• Ability to perform other job duties as assigned

Required Skills and Knowledge

Ability to:

• Takes own initiative
• Advocate for the success of the hospital
• Work independently and exercise good judgment
• Multi-task effectively
• Remain action-oriented and effectively set priorities
• Learn new computer software systems (EMR Scheduling etc.)
• Provide a high level of accountability

Experience/Knowledge in:

• Handling and restraining dogs cats and exotic animals
• Providing basic animal care such as feeding bathing grooming and monitoring for signs of distress or illness

Demonstrates:

• High level of accountability
• Strong organizational and efficiency skills
• Willing to adapt and learn new things

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous veterinary hospital experience is a plus!

Work Location Environment and Physical Requirements

• The Kennel Assistantposition is performed onsite at our hospital or at an approved offsite event location. Remote work is not available for this position
• Hospital environment includes limited space smells from pet waste and noise (barking etc.)
• Schedules may include 10 hour shifts Saturdays evenings and holidays
• Good hand-eye coordination arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard operate equipment and read information
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Able to stand walk stoop kneel crouch and climb
• May routinely be exposed to pets that may bite or scratch biological hazards anesthesia medications (smells) radiation if near an Xray machine prescription medications including controlled substances

Additional Information

Our hospital is part of the WellHaven Pet Health (WellHaven) network of allows us to have a more extensive and stronger support system connecting with other hospitals in the area while remaining autonomous.

WellHaven helps veterinarians and their teams succeed both personally and professionally. We value our medical teams and strive to support each team member each and every day. Our focus on personal growth practice support and life balance frame the relationship we want to have with our hospital teams. This people-first approach has made a considerable difference in the lives of our teams clients pets our communities and the health of our hospitals.

Weve been recognized in Inc. Magazine for making a difference in our community and in Forbes for being named one of Americas Best Startup Employers. It is an exciting time to be part of the WellHaven team and an excellent time for you to consider joining us!

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WellHaven offers competitive pay and a great benefits package.

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