Kennel Assistant

Posted on Sep 17, 2024 by Main Street Veterinary Hospital
Flower Mound, TX
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
About This Location:

We are a full-service, small animal hospital that sees wellness, urgent and emergency cases daily.  Our doctor team consists of three medical doctors currently with a new doctor joining our team in July and plans to continue to grow. The goal for our patients daily is to offer the very best care and get answers for their owners; our reputation in the area is outstanding. We have been established in Flower Mound for 36 years and obtained our AAHA certification in 1998. 

We are located just north of Dallas and Fort Worth in the beautiful town of Flower Mound TX, voted "2023 Best Place to Live in Texas" as well as "2023 Safest Town in Texas."  We are a fully equipped hospital with electronic medical records, a full in-house lab, ultrasound, digital radiography, Cardell monitors, and all the equipment needed to achieve full diagnostics. We are thrilled to have a boarded surgeon and cardiologist that come to Main Street regularly to offer additional advanced care.

Our team lives the core values this hospital is built on, we are known for wonderful service for our clients, and the best medicine for their pets.

Overview:

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant:

Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.

Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.

Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).

Walk animals three times a day.

Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Technician/Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.

Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.

Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.

Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Assistant with restraint and treatment of animals.

Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.

Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.

Responsibilities / Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Flexible schedule including some weekend/vacation shifts.

Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.

Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.

Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.

Previous experience as a kennel assistant

Benefits:

Pay range of $10-$14/hour based on experience

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only

SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs

Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth

Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).



Reference: 200949838

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Kennel Assistant

Posted on Sep 17, 2024 by Main Street Veterinary Hospital

Flower Mound, TX
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
About This Location:

We are a full-service, small animal hospital that sees wellness, urgent and emergency cases daily.  Our doctor team consists of three medical doctors currently with a new doctor joining our team in July and plans to continue to grow. The goal for our patients daily is to offer the very best care and get answers for their owners; our reputation in the area is outstanding. We have been established in Flower Mound for 36 years and obtained our AAHA certification in 1998. 

We are located just north of Dallas and Fort Worth in the beautiful town of Flower Mound TX, voted "2023 Best Place to Live in Texas" as well as "2023 Safest Town in Texas."  We are a fully equipped hospital with electronic medical records, a full in-house lab, ultrasound, digital radiography, Cardell monitors, and all the equipment needed to achieve full diagnostics. We are thrilled to have a boarded surgeon and cardiologist that come to Main Street regularly to offer additional advanced care.

Our team lives the core values this hospital is built on, we are known for wonderful service for our clients, and the best medicine for their pets.

Overview:

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant:

Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.

Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.

Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).

Walk animals three times a day.

Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Technician/Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.

Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.

Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.

Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Assistant with restraint and treatment of animals.

Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.

Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.

Responsibilities / Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Flexible schedule including some weekend/vacation shifts.

Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.

Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.

Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.

Previous experience as a kennel assistant

Benefits:

Pay range of $10-$14/hour based on experience

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only

SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs

Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth

Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).


Reference: 200949838

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