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ID
#22246824 -
Job type
Full-time -
Salary
TBD -
Source
Alliance Animal Health -
Date
2021-11-04 -
Deadline
2022-01-03
Experienced Kennel Assistant
Arkansas, Rogers, 72756 Rogers USAVacancy expired!
Job Description
Under direction of the Kennel Manager and/or Practice Manager, provides for the constant cleanliness of cages, runs and ward areas and the proper feeding and care of all hospitalized animals.
SPECIFIC DUTIES- Cleans and sanitizes all cages, runs, wards and related areas
- Gives baths (ordinary cleansing, flea, medicated) and performs whatever grooming may be necessary to the treatment and constant cleanliness of each animal
- Recognizes and records any unusual condition or abnormal behavior of any hospitalized animal; observes animals recovering from anesthesia
- Feeds each animal as prescribed by the attending D.V.M. and records appetites; keeps kitchen area clean and neat
- Receives animals to be admitted for hospital care and is responsible for their proper identification and for recording their respective locations
- Releases animals to their owners as directed by the attending doctor and office manager and ensures that every animal released is clean and properly groomed
- Assists doctors, nurses, treatment assistants and other personnel with the administration of medications or with restraint
- Other duties assigned as required
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Someone who is confident and can work independently AND with others
- Strong work drive, efficient, and a problem solver
- Proper methods of animal restraint
- Ability to read AND respond body language of dogs and cats
- Perform moderately heavy physical labor
- Sympathetically and patiently treat sick and injured animals
- Learn to administer medications and recognize abnormal conditions
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Available for weekends and holidays
PHYSICAL EFFORT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to lift and carry materials weighing fifty pounds or more; handle dogs weighing up to 150 lbs.
Additional Information
We offer our staff:- Flexible Scheduling
- Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid CE Allowance & Professional Dues if licensed
- Career Development Opportunities
- CVT, RVT, LVT & CVPM Tuition Assistance Programs
- Referral Bonus Program
- Generous pet discounts
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Vacancy expired!