Job Description

Greater Annapolis Veterinary Hospital is seeking fulltime kennel assistants to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in our fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital! We are looking for someone who can support our team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic with great organizational skills. If you are a passionate and caring team player please apply today!

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant:

• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
• Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
• Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
• Walk animals four times a day.
• Notify the Kennel Manager or Supervisor on shift of any unusual medical or behavioral problems.
• Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
• Assist the Doctor and technicians with restraint and treatment of animals.
• Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.

Responsibilities / Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Flexible schedule including morning, night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
• Must beable to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant is a plus but not mandatory
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off -After first year of employment.
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)