Kennel Assistant

Posted on Oct 4, 2024 by Shores Animal Hospital
Gainesville, FL
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
About This Location:

Shores Animal Hospital is seeking an energetic professional to be a part of our fast-paced team.  We are a small animal practice with a beautiful, 7000+ square foot, state of the art hospital.  We strive to offer the gold standard of care to every client and patient that we see.  Our hospital has a fully-equipped surgical suite, digital radiology suite, digital dental radiology, cold laser therapy, an ultrasound suite, and a complete in-house diagnostic laboratory. By offering private suites for many of our services our patients can relax, not be distracted by others around them and have a less stressful visit. 

Our hospital is located just outside the heart of Gainesville, home to the University of Florida.  While we are close to the University, we are nestled in an area surrounded by family communities. If you would be interested in joining our team and have a fulfilling role in providing the best medical care possible to our patients, we would love for you to consider a position with Shores Animal Hospital!

Overview:

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

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

Feed 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 all boarding/grooming areas daily.

Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.

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 $13-$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: 203266606

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Kennel Assistant

Posted on Oct 4, 2024 by Shores Animal Hospital

Gainesville, FL
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
About This Location:

Shores Animal Hospital is seeking an energetic professional to be a part of our fast-paced team.  We are a small animal practice with a beautiful, 7000+ square foot, state of the art hospital.  We strive to offer the gold standard of care to every client and patient that we see.  Our hospital has a fully-equipped surgical suite, digital radiology suite, digital dental radiology, cold laser therapy, an ultrasound suite, and a complete in-house diagnostic laboratory. By offering private suites for many of our services our patients can relax, not be distracted by others around them and have a less stressful visit. 

Our hospital is located just outside the heart of Gainesville, home to the University of Florida.  While we are close to the University, we are nestled in an area surrounded by family communities. If you would be interested in joining our team and have a fulfilling role in providing the best medical care possible to our patients, we would love for you to consider a position with Shores Animal Hospital!

Overview:

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

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

Feed 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 all boarding/grooming areas daily.

Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.

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 $13-$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: 203266606

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