Kennel Assistant Germantown Hills Animal Hospital

Job description

Practice At Germantown Hills Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on not only being an AAHA accredited veterinary practice and also having been awarded Feline-Friendly Silver Status by the American Association of Feline Practitioners. We are a fully equipped practice offering many services, including, but not limited to wellness care, surgery, in house laboratory, dental care, and Cardiopet ECG. Scheduling is flexible with weekend rotations and an after-hours ER clinic. 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...