Kennel Assistant - Part-time - at Hillcrest Animal Hospital
Heartland Veterinary Partners · Poplar Bluff, Missouri, US
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 f...
Job description
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).Anticipated schedule: Monday and Friday - split shift 8 am-12 pm and 4 pm- 8 pmTuesday - Thursday 4 pm - 8 pmSaturday and Sunday split shift 8 am-12 pm and 4 pm-8 pm**Rotating weekends and holidays** Pay: $15 - $16: 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 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 o...