Kennel Assistant (PT)

Job Description

Overview

Come join our team at Animal Medical Clinic at Sawgrass! We are a 3-veterinarian small animal practice in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. We are located near the Sawgrass community between Jacksonville Beach and St. Augustine. We are a busy hospital looking for a driven, compassionate individual to join our team to continue providing the best veterinary care for the people of the Beaches Area.

Our facility is state of the art with an approximately 5000 sq. feet work space. We offer both laser surgery and therapy laser. We also have boarding and pet grooming services. If you are looking for a challenging, fun, and rewarding career, apply today to help us continue to grow!

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 three times a day.
  • Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Technician of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
  • Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.
  • Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
  • Assist the Doctor and Veterinary 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 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 some weekend/holiday shifts.
  • Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
  • Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
  • Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
  • Previous experience as a kennel technician.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, based on experience and expertise
  • Discounted Veterinary Care
  • SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
  • Teladoc
  • A large network of over 2,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
  • Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

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Job Details

Employment Type:
Full-time
Position Type:
Other
Earliest Start Date:
16-Apr-2021
Modified
16-Apr-2021

Job Location

Ponte Vedra, Florida, United States

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Animal Medical Clinic at Sawgrass Village