Part-Time Kennel Assistant

Big Springs Veterinary Hospital
Maryville, TN, US
Full-time
Part-time

Job Description

Job Description

Description

We are seeking a Part-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 relaying assessment of animal condition / behavior to veterinarians, assisting teammates with animal restraint, 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 environment
  • Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
  • Be compassionate / caring
  • Willing to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends
  • Can work individually, as well as on a team
  • Self-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 experience
  • Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
  • Ability to work in a wet environment

Benefits

  • 401k Match for full time employees
  • Discounted Veterinary Care
  • Scrub allowance
  • Hands-on and E-training
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • 30+ days ago
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