Animal Care Assistant - Vet Kennel (Entry Level)

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Westport (MA); Presencial; USD 18 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Resumo da oferta

Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic in Westport, MA is seeking a reliable Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team. No prior veterinary experience required; we are happy to train the right candidate.

You'll help care for canine and feline patients and support our doctors, technicians, and client service team. This active, hands-on role emphasizes keeping patients comfortable, the hospital clean and safe, and daily operations running smoothly.

Qualificações

• Loves animals and is comfortable working closely with dogs and cats.
• Dependable, responsible, and willing to work hard.
• Comfortable with cleaning and physically active work.
• Willing to learn and follow established patient care and safety procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Providing compassionate daily care for hospitalized, boarding, and other veterinary patients.
• Feeding and watering dogs and cats according to individual instructions and schedules.
• Walking and exercising dogs as appropriate.
• Monitoring patients and reporting changes in behavior or condition to the veterinary team.
• Safely handling, moving, and restraining animals when needed.
• Cleaning, changing, and disinfecting kennels, cages, runs, and animal housing areas.
• Cleaning and sanitizing treatment areas, animal rooms, hallways, and equipment.
• Moving animals safely between kennels, treatment areas, boarding areas, and other parts of the hospital.
• Keeping kennels and patient areas clean, organized, and comfortable.
• Cleaning and stocking hospital supplies.
• Assisting veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, doctors, and client service representatives as needed.
• Following hospital safety, sanitation, and animal care protocols.
• Helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and coworkers.

Conhecimentos

Animal care

Teamwork

Dependability

Safety procedures

Active work

Communication

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic in Westport, MA is seeking a reliable Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team. No prior veterinary experience required; we are happy to train the right candidate.

You'll help care for canine and feline patients and support our doctors, technicians, and client service team. This active, hands-on role emphasizes keeping patients comfortable, the hospital clean and safe, and daily operations running smoothly.