Kennel Assistant
2 months ago
About Cat and Dog Hospital of Columbia Voted Howard County's Best Veterinary Practice of 2010 We are a great team in a fun and easy going atmosphere We provide weekly lunches and breakfast for our staff while they take on interesting medical cases Come and join our team Hours of operation: M-F 8 -7:30 and Sat 8-1; Kennel Staff must be able to work weekends and Holidays. Pay range: Starting at $18 p/hr, depending on experience. Benefits Offered for our full-time team membersPaid time off Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance Retirement benefits or accounts Bonus incentive Flexible work schedules Career and professional development Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Position Purpose We are seeking an experience Kennel Assistant who is able to assist our technicians, maintain our boarding facility and is able to keep up with the clearning, laudry and sterlization of instruments. Reporting into the Practice Manager, the Kennel Attendant provides care to address the needs of patients that are visiting the practice for grooming and / or boarding. The Kennel Attendant ensures that the boarding area is clean and safe for all patients by cleaning cages, runs, and ward areas and washing laundry. The Kennel Attendant walks, feeds, and administers medication to patients (as needed and supervised by Doctor or Technician and based on confidence and experience). Kennel Assistant CompetenciesPatience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making Doctors, teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with practice team members. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas. Continually looking for ways to help others. Communicating: Conveying boarding outcomes to clients and teammates to ensure successful client care. Active Listening: Following the expressed wishes of clients. Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction. Essential ResponsibilitiesProvides great care for patients visiting the practice for grooming and / or boarding. Ensures patients are admitted noting the client’s specific instructions to ensure a quality outcome including contact information and pick up time. Accurately and legibly records information related to the patient such as feeding schedules, appearance, and behavior during practice visit. Observes patient’s appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent. Appropriately handles patients and as needed, properly restrains hard-to-control patients. Walks patients several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder. Applies knowledge of normal food and liquid requirements and as required, provides special food and liquids. Ensures patients are clean and fresh smelling and have been checked by a Technician / Doctor prior to discharge; ensures patient has all personal property upon exit. Ensures cages and patients are properly numbered and identified and that personal property (toys, treats, blankets, leashes) are stored in the proper areas and identified. Regularly cleans, disinfects and maintain kennels, cages, runs and stalls as often as is necessary to ensure no cages or kennels are soiled and odors are not apparent. Performs general cleaning in other areas of the hospital to control the spread of disease. Washes and sterilizes water and food bowls. Launders and dries towels and blankets. Walks hospital grounds regularly and cleans any trash and stool material; empties trash throughout the practice and grounds. In some practices and based on veterinary practice experiences and confidence:Assists with the administration of medications under the supervision of Doctors or Technicians; assists with the administration of medications, post-operative care or preparation of samples for laboratory examination, collect specimens, clean instruments, fill prescriptions as authorized. Provides bathing and grooming services. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements / QualificationsFull time Ability to work on weekends and holidays Previous veterinary experience preferred Client satisfaction references preferred Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients over 25 pounds with assistance Practices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
-
Veterinary Kennel Assistant
36 minutes ago
Columbia, South Carolina, United States Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC Full timeAbout Our TeamWe are a dynamic and compassionate team at Cat and Dog Hospital of Columbia, dedicated to providing exceptional care to our furry patients. As a Kennel Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and safety of our animals.Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Kennel Assistant to join our team. In this...
-
Kennel Assistant
2 months ago
Columbia, United States Cat and Dog Hospital of Columbia Full timeAbout Cat and Dog Hospital of Columbia Voted Howard County's Best Veterinary Practice of 2010! We are a great team in a fun and easy going atmosphere! We provide weekly lunches and breakfast for our staff while they take on interesting medical cases! Come and join our team! Hours of operation: M-F 8 -7:30 and Sat 8-1; Kennel Staff must...
-
Kennel Assistant
2 months ago
Columbia, United States Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC Full timeAbout Cat and Dog Hospital of Columbia Voted Howard County's Best Veterinary Practice of 2010! We are a great team in a fun and easy going atmosphere! We provide weekly lunches and breakfast for our staff while they take on interesting medical cases! Come and join our team! Hours of operation: M-F 8 -7:30 and Sat 8-1; Kennel Staff must...
-
Kennel Assistant
3 weeks ago
Columbia, United States Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC Full timeJob DescriptionAbout Cat and Dog Hospital of ColumbiaVoted Howard County's Best Veterinary Practice of 2010! We are a great team in a fun and easy going atmosphere! We provide weekly lunches and breakfast for our staff while they take on interesting medical cases! Come and join our team!Hours of operation: M-F 8 -7:30 and Sat 8-1;...
-
Kennel Assistant
2 days ago
columbia, United States Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC Full timeJob DescriptionAbout Cat and Dog Hospital of ColumbiaVoted Howard County's Best Veterinary Practice of 2010! We are a great team in a fun and easy going atmosphere! We provide weekly lunches and breakfast for our staff while they take on interesting medical cases! Come and join our team!Hours of operation: M-F 8 -7:30 and Sat 8-1;...
-
Kennel Assistant
2 months ago
Columbia, United States Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC Full timeAbout Cat and Dog Hospital of Columbia Voted Howard County's Best Veterinary Practice of 2010! We are a great team in a fun and easy going atmosphere! We provide weekly lunches and breakfast for our staff while they take on interesting medical cases! Come and join our team! Hours of operation: M-F 8 -7:30 and Sat 8-1; Kennel Staff must...
-
Kennel Assistant
3 months ago
Columbia, United States Cat and Dog Hospital of Columbia Full timeJob DescriptionAbout Cat and Dog Hospital of ColumbiaVoted Howard County's Best Veterinary Practice of 2010! We are a great team in a fun and easy going atmosphere! We provide weekly lunches and breakfast for our staff while they take on interesting medical cases! Come and join our team!Hours of operation: M-F 8 -7:30 and Sat 8-1;...
-
Kennel Assistant
3 months ago
Columbia, United States Cat and Dog Hospital of Columbia Full timeAbout Cat and Dog Hospital of Columbia Voted Howard Countys Best Veterinary Practice of 2010! We are a great team in a fun and easy going atmosphere! We provide weekly lunches and breakfast for our staff while they take on interesting medical cases! Come and join our team! Hours of operation: M-F 8 -7:30 and Sat 8-1; Kennel Staff must be...
-
Kennel Assistant
2 months ago
Columbia, United States Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC Full timeAbout Cat and Dog Hospital of Columbia Voted Howard County's Best Veterinary Practice of 2010! We are a great team in a fun and easy going atmosphere! We provide weekly lunches and breakfast for our staff while they take on interesting medical cases! Come and join our team! Hours of operation: M-F 8 -7:30 and Sat 8-1; Kennel Staff must...
-
Kennel Assistant
1 week ago
Columbia, MD, United States Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC Full timeJob DescriptionAbout Cat and Dog Hospital of ColumbiaVoted Howard County's Best Veterinary Practice of 2010! We are a great team in a fun and easy going atmosphere! We provide weekly lunches and breakfast for our staff while they take on interesting medical cases! Come and join our team!Hours of operation: M-F 8 -7:30 and Sat 8-1;...
-
Kennel Assistant
3 months ago
Columbia, MD, United States Cat and Dog Hospital of Columbia Full timeAbout Cat and Dog Hospital of Columbia Voted Howard County's Best Veterinary Practice of 2010! We are a great team in a fun and easy going atmosphere! We provide weekly lunches and breakfast for our staff while they take on interesting medical cases! Come and join our team! Hours of operation: M-F 8 -7:30 and Sat 8-1; Kennel Staff must...
-
Animal Care Technician
2 weeks ago
Columbia, South Carolina, United States Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC Full timePosition Overview:Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to provide essential care for animals in our facility. The Kennel Assistant will be responsible for the well-being of pets during their stay for grooming and boarding, as well as supporting veterinary technicians with various duties.Primary Duties:Check in patients...
-
Animal Care Specialist
2 weeks ago
Columbia, South Carolina, United States Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC Full timePosition Overview:Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Specialist to support our operations. The Animal Care Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the well-being of pets during their stay for grooming and boarding, while also assisting veterinary technicians with various responsibilities.Primary Duties:Check in pets and...
-
Animal Care Technician
2 weeks ago
Columbia, South Carolina, United States Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC Full timePosition Overview:The Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to provide essential support for our furry patients. This role involves caring for animals during their stay for grooming and boarding, as well as assisting veterinary technicians with various responsibilities.Primary Duties:Check in animals and accurately...
-
Animal Care Specialist
2 weeks ago
Columbia, South Carolina, United States Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC Full timePosition Overview:The role of the Animal Care Specialist at Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC involves providing essential support for pets during their stay for grooming and boarding services. This position is crucial in ensuring the well-being of our furry patients while assisting veterinary technicians with various responsibilities.Primary Duties:Check in...
