Kennel Assistant
Company: Englewood Animal Health Center
Location: Englewood
Posted on: June 7, 2021
Job Description:
Overview:
Englewood Animal Health Center is located in beautiful
Englewood, Florida. We are a full- service animal hospital
providing veterinary care to dogs, cats, and some exotics/pocket
pets. We welcome pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical,
and dental care. We also offer in-house boarding and grooming. Here
at Englewood we are dedicated to providing the highest level of
veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. We
are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are
devoted to giving our patients the best care possible. If you are a
passionate and caring team player please apply today!
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 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 Technicians 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 in the smooth flow and
operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the
clients.
Responsibilities / Qualifications:
- 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 technician.
Benefits:
- 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)
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About This Location:
Englewood Animal Health Center is located in beautiful
Englewood, Florida. We are a full- service animal hospital
providing veterinary care to dogs, cats, and some exotics/pocket
pets. We welcome pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical,
and dental care. We also offer in-house boarding and grooming. Here
at Englewood we are dedicated to providing the highest level of
veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. We
are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are
devoted to giving our patients the best care possible. If you are a
passionate and caring team player please apply today!
Keywords: Englewood Animal Health Center, Captiva , Kennel Assistant, Other , Englewood, Florida
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