Animal Boarding Assistant

EverVet Partners
Stamford, CT, US
$17-$20 an hour
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love this Animal Boarding Assistant Job!

Are you enthusiastic about animals and enjoy a lively work environment? If so, this Animal Boarding Assistant position may be the ideal role for you!

When you join Just Cats Veterinary Hospital, an EverVet Partner, you will be part of a strong community that is driven by the desire to truly make a difference for pets and pet parents.

As a vital member of our team, our Animal Boarding Assistants ensure excellent service to our clients while maintaining high standards of animal care through tasks such as cleaning cages, administering medication, and providing food and water to animals under our supervision.

Apply today for the Animal Boarding Assistant position!

Pay Range : $17-$20 / hour

Benefits :

  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision with a Health Savings Account*
  • Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*
  • Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance*
  • 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match
  • Maternity Leave *
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Life, Short Term, & Disability Insurance*
  • Discount Programs
  • Discounted Veterinary Care
  • On-Demand Pay Options
  • Referral Bonus

Career Enhancement Benefits :

  • The opportunity for full tuition payment to attend Penn Foster's veterinary technician program*
  • Access to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Program and Events
  • Access to a multitude of VMG resources
  • Indicates eligibility for Full-Time positions only

Responsibilities

  • Transport animals to and from the kennels
  • Ensure that the animals have ample fresh food and water at all times
  • Clean animal waste, spilled food, hair, and other debris from the kennels
  • Dispose of trash in a timely manner
  • Groom, play with and administer treatment to animals under the auspices of the Veterinarian
  • Accompany animals on walks, if required
  • Calm animals who are in distress
  • Adjust the air temperature to ensure that the animals remain comfortable
  • Report significant changes in functioning to the Veterinarian or medical professional on duty
  • Evacuate all animals if an emergency occurs

Required Skills

  • High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent
  • At least one year experience preferred
  • Experience handling a variety of animals
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Basic math and writing skills
  • Ability to express compassion
  • Available to work during evenings, and on weekends and public holidays, if required
  • 23 days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
EverVet Partners
Stamford, Connecticut

As a vital member of our team, our Animal Boarding Assistants ensure excellent service to our clients while maintaining high standards of animal care through tasks such as cleaning cages, administering medication, and providing food and water to animals under our supervision. Are you enthusiastic ab...

Promoted
Animal Wellness Veterinary Center, LLC
Norwalk, Connecticut

Great work environment, fantastic hours, 2 weeks paid vacation, 1 week unpaid time off, uniform provided, generous CE, special interests supported, discounted veterinary care, health insurance. ...

Promoted
EverVet Partners
Stamford, Connecticut

Veterinary Technician Job!    . As a critical member of our team, our Veterinary Technicians enable us to deliver excellent service and top-quality care to our clients. If you are ready to join a dynamic team where quality animal care is valued at the highest level, apply for the Veterinar...

Promoted
Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel
Stamford, Connecticut

Currently, working in the animal care field and trying to break into the veterinary industry? We may be the perfect fit for you! Our experienced Hospital team is looking to build our next generation of passionate Veterinary Assistants, and Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel is looking for skill...

Promoted
Violi Veterinary Care Llc
Greenwich, Connecticut

Veterinary Assistant responsibilities include assisting the Veterinarian with surgeries and procedures, coordinating animal care, and monitoring animal recovery. We are seeking a compassionate Veterinarian Assistant to join the team at our successful clinic. Previous experience as a Veterinary Techn...

Promoted
Hope Veterinary Group Llc
Stamford, Connecticut

Veterinary Technician responsibilities include assisting the Veterinarian with surgeries and procedures, coordinating animal care, and monitoring animal recovery. Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or in a similar role. We are seeking a compassionate Veterinarian Technician to join the t...

Squeeze Massage
Westport, Connecticut

We’re Squeeze, a feel-good company, from the Founders of Drybar.A bit about us: Squeeze was designed to revolutionize the massage experience, from our forward-thinking technology to our dedication to team member experience.We are focused on the human side of business, and we work to foster an ...

Talent Sphere Staffing
, Connecticut, ,

We are looking for a Data Entry Specialist whose main function is providing excellent customer service by quickly and accurately processing submissions sent electronically by our members.A Data Entry Specialist will compare data with source documents submitted by our members, checking for accuracy a...

J. Morrissey
Stamford, Connecticut

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST - FRONT DESK . Morrissey is recruiting for multiple Medical Receptionist roles from New Haven to Fairfield County. ...

Veterinary Emergency Group
Greenwich, Connecticut

This role will promote learning and growth as an emergency veterinary technician, providing opportunities for advancement towards a Veterinary Technician Specialist certification and participating in the coordination of care. Veterinary technicians autonomously function using critical thinking and l...