Kennel Assistant at Indian Hills Animal Clinic
Heartland Veterinary Partners · Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US
Practice At Indian Hills Animal Clinic, we offer pet wellness care based on the belief that prevention is the best means to protect your pet’s well-being whi...
Job description
Practice At Indian Hills Animal Clinic, we offer pet wellness care based on the belief that prevention is the best means to protect your pet’s well-being while minimizing the lifetime cost of care. This includes comprehensive semi-annual physical exams, laboratory work, nutritional counseling, specialized care for senior-aged pets, balanced vaccines, microchip pet identification, and a variety of other veterinary services. More about the Role: Reporting into the Practice Manager, the Kennel Assistant provides care to address the needs of patients that are visiting the practice for grooming and / or boarding. The Kennel Assistant ensures that the boarding area is clean and safe for all patients by cleaning cages, runs, and ward areas and washing laundry. The Kennel Assistant walks, feeds, and administers medication to patients (as needed and supervised by Doctor or Technician and based on confidence and experience). Competencies: - Patience & 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...