Register
Recruit Create CV
Unfortunately, this job posting is expired.
Don't worry, we can still help! Below, please find related information to help you with your job search.
Related keywords
Some similar recruitments
Pt Kennel Assistant I
Recruited by County of Summit 9 months ago Address , Summit $19.75 an hour
Kennel Assistant Jobs
Recruited by Mission Veterinary Partners 11 months ago Address Westerville, OH, United States
Kennel Assistant Jobs
Recruited by Lee's Summit Animal Hospital 11 months ago Address , Lees Summit, Mo
Kennel Assistant Jobs
Recruited by Reynolda Veterinary Hospital 11 months ago Address , Winston-Salem, 27106, Nc
Kennel Technician Jobs
Recruited by VCA 1 year ago Address , Hilliard, 43026, Oh
Kennel Technician Jobs
Recruited by Allied Universal® 1 year ago Address , Winchester, 22602, Va $21.63 an hour
Kennel Assistant Jobs
Recruited by VCA 1 year ago Address , Springfield, 45502, Oh
Veterinary Assistant Jobs
Recruited by Alpine Animal Hospital 1 year ago Address , Carbondale, 81623, Co
Veterinary Assistant Jobs
Recruited by Banfield Pet Hospital 1 year ago Address , Holland, 43528, Oh
Kennel Assistant Jobs
Recruited by Dogwood Animal Hospital 1 year ago Address , Fayetteville, Nc

Kennel Assistant Jobs

Company

Mission Veterinary Partners
Address , Gibraltar, 48173, Mi
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $13 - $15 an hour
Expires 2023-07-13
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
Overview:

Gibraltar Veterinary Hospital has an opportunity for a
Kennel Assistants to Join Our Team!
Our hospital is a progressive, team oriented, companion animal practice.

Location: 29503 W. Jefferson Ave., Gibraltar, Michigan 48173

Shift Details: This is a full-time position (30+ hours/week).

Pay Range: $13.00 - $15.00/hour

Gibraltar Veterinary Hospital has been offering exceptional companion animal care to the downriver area for over 30 years. GVH is proud to be certified with the American Animal Hospital Association and the first hospital in Michigan to be Fear Free Certified. We look forward to serving you and your pet!
Our team is committed to providing compassionate care to pets and quality information to clients. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of service and accountability to enhance the human-animal bond.

Job Summary: The Kennel Assistant provides daily care, feeding and exercise of boarding and hospitalized animals. The Kennel Assistant also pays close attention to animals’ general health signs such as signs of stress and changes in eating or elimination habits, promptly notifying technicians and veterinarians when a pet needs medical attention. The Kennel Assistant interacts with clients in person and by phone and e-mail. Proper record documentation and accurate completion of boarding forms and cage cards is critical. The Kennel Assistant must pay close attention to details, understand, and follow proper feeding and sanitation procedures and monitor boarding and hospitalized pets.
Responsibilities:
How you'll make an impact:
  • Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
  • Provide compassionate care to boarding pets and hospitalized patients.
  • Mark records correctly for eating, drinking and elimination habits; feed and water animals according to schedules; administer medications to pets that require medications while boarding; administer flea and tick control on all animals.
  • Walk through kennel area regularly, checking each pet for any abnormal activity such as vomiting, diarrhea or blood in the cage or in the run.
  • Check-in animals for boarding, talk with owners, write specific feeding and medication instructions, play times, walks, additional services; record all information on boarding forms; place ID collars on all animals; record and label all personal belongings.
  • Record medication instructions on the kennel medication board.
  • Supervise animals when they are in the yard.
  • Report abnormal activity to doctors and technicians, pull patient’s medical record; recognize emergency situations, enlisting the aid of doctors and technicians.
  • Make medical records for animals needing a doctor exam, inform receptionists that there are now doctor charges, and a doctor discharge is needed; take pets to treatment area for all medical services to be administered.
  • Perform “TLC” play times or walks for clients who have requested it.
  • Move pets to yard or other areas so runs can be disinfected; return animal to correct run after the run is clean and dry; remove soiled bedding and take it to the laundry area; place clean bedding in runs; operate washer and dryer to clean kennel bedding and hospital laundry.
  • Wear personal protective equipment required for the area and maintain the personal protective equipment in good working order. Personal protective equipment includes goggles or face shields, aprons, full body aprons, gloves, boots and booties or other equipment assigned.
  • Check out animals for boarding, talk with owners, return all personal belongings, and review boarding report card with client; give baths to animals that qualify for a bath before they go home.
  • Clean and disinfect cages, runs and yard as needed, using hoses and spray bottles of disinfectant. Use a squeegee to remove excess water; clean cat litter boxes and disinfect kitty condos; clean and disinfect all food and water bowls.
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of infectious diseases and how to control and prevent their spread.
  • Knowledge of proper animal restraint techniques.
  • Confidence around animals and pets.
  • Must have reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and ability to speak the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
  • Must be 16 years of age or older.
  • Must be in the process of obtaining or have attained a high school diploma or equivalent.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.
Apply today for immediate consideration!

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.