What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Worker/Veterinary Assistant position at Town and Country Veterinary Clinic?
The Kennel Assistant provides care and the basic needs of animals that are being groomed, boarded, and or hospitalized at Town and Country Veterinary Clinic including cleaning cages, runs and let out areas, laundry, walking, and proper feeding. The kennel assistant operates under the supervision of the Kennel Manager and Practice Manager. Jobs include but are not limited to: Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent. • Handle animals as required and restrain animals. • Walk hospitalized and boarded dogs several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder. • Bathe, groom and provide Tender Loving Care to boarding pets. • Provide care for animals housed/visiting the Hospital. Report signs of illness, disease, injury or unusual activity to animal health technicians/veterinarians. • Apply knowledge of normal food and liquid requirements of animals. As required, provide special food and liquids. • Discharge and admit animals at the request of receptionists, practitioners and animal health technicians. Assure animals being discharged have been checked by animal health technician and/or practitioner. Ensure that animals are clean and fresh smelling prior to discharge. • Obtain stool and urine samples as assigned. • Ensure that cages and animals are properly numbered and identified and that personal property (toys, treats, blankets, leashes) are stored in the proper area and identified. • Clean, disinfect and maintain kennels, cages, runs and stalls as often as is necessary to ensure no cages or kennels are soiled and odors are not apparent. Perform general cleaning in other areas of the hospital to control the spread of disease. Wash and sterilize water and food bowls. • Launder and dry towels and blankets. • Patrol hospital grounds daily, picking up any trash and stool material. Empty trash. • Groom animals utilizing techniques that vary depending on type of hair, coat, breed and owner instructions. Bathe and dry animals. As required, perform pedicures. • Record information such as feeding schedules, appearance, behavior of animals that are boarded, groomed or hospitalized. • Maintain boarding areas thru proper stocking and cleaning. • Responsible for maintaining boarding inventory. Including but not limited to kennel food, bowls, bedding, leashes, grooming supplies, and cleaning supplies. • Work well with all employees and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors and the practice philosophy. • Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Weekends only
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $18