Kennel Attendant at Veterinary Practice Partners

Hiram, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

14.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Professional Work Ethic, Positive Personality, Excellent Communication Skills, Multi-tasking, Team Player, Compassion, Animal Care, Emergency Recognition, Documentation, Housekeeping, Medication Administration, Client Interaction, Health Monitoring, Feeding, Laundry, Kennel Maintenance

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Seeking an independent and compassionate Kennel Assistant to join our team! Why Hiram Animal Hospital in Hiram, GA? We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, in-house labs, CO2 laser, ultrasound, oxygen cage, nebulizer, EKG. We also offer cryosurgery and TPLO/TTA. Our team wants you to know... “We have a very welcoming atmosphere with friendly, knowledgeable staff dedicated to the care of each pet. While we’re a very busy practice, we are always working together and that makes everything much more rewarding.” Our Commitment to Diversity: We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community. Who are we looking for? Applicants must have a professional work ethic, positive personality, excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast paced environment, be a team player and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients and clients. Salary: $14/hr. Schedule: Rotating 3 full weekdays open to close 7:00am-6:30 or 7:00pm, with one weekend split shift 7:30am-12:30pm and 3:30pm-6:30pm. Weekend shifts may vary from Saturday to Sunday each week. Schedule may be altered to add an extra full shift during busy and holiday boarding times. MUST BE AVAILABLE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. Responsibilities: Monitoring the health and comfort of the animals as well as recognizing emergency situations and reporting any health concerns to appropriate personnel Documentation of all treatments and abnormal activity Walking dogs and picking up after them Feeding and providing fresh water to dogs and cats on schedule Washing dishes and bowls as well as cat litter boxes Washing & disinfecting kennels and cages Changing bedding when soiled and replace with clean bedding Washing, drying, & folding laundry Bathing animals as needed and before going home General housekeeping of animal housing, food prep, and laundry areas Administration of oral or topical medications including flea and tick medications Checking patients in and out for boarding. Responsible for labeling belongings and medications as well as ID collars Other tasks needed to ensure the health and safety of the animals Benefits: We’re dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include: Competitive salary Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents Paid time off for full-time employees 401(k) plan Continuing education allowance for licensed technicians Guardian voluntary benefits Great pet benefits

Responsibilities

Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognizing emergencies and reporting health concerns. Responsibilities also include feeding, cleaning, bathing, and general housekeeping to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals.