Kennel Assistant Department: General Practice Hospitals
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Cairo Animal Hospital
Reporting To: Emily Barber
Description
We are seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.
The Kennel Assistant is responsible for maintaining back of hospital duties.
These tasks include: caring for boarding animals, maintaining appropriate feeding schedules/providing prescribed medication to pets, maintaining the kennel area (cleaning and mopping), bathing animals and upholding the highest level of care for all pets.
Additional duties may include general cleaning of the hospital and communicating directly with clients.
Ideal Candidate Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environmentEnergetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skillsBe compassionate/caringWilling to work flexible hours including weekendsCan work individually, as well as on a teamSelf-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise Must be able to lift 40 lbs.Prior customer service experiencePrior experience working with animals in a hospital settingAbility to work in a wet environment Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options) 401k MatchGenerous paid time off (PTO)Six (6) weeks of paid Parental LeaveOne (1) Work/Life Balance day offShort-term and long-term disability optionsSupplemental insurance optionsDiscounted Veterinary CareScrub allowance Hands-on and E-training Professional growth opportunities Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians