Emergency & Critical-Care Kennel Assistant

Brief Media, Inc.; Gaithersburg, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Kennel Assistant - Emergency and Critical Care to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, including cleaning, feeding, exercising, restraining, and handling pets. The role requires maintaining cleanliness, following safety protocols, and assisting with patient care in a busy emergency/critical setting.

Weekend and holiday availability, physical stamina, and the ability to communicate clearly with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Some experience working at a kennel or animal hospital preferred.
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to pets.
• Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or as the owner has requested; records appetites; water intake, as well as fecal and urine production.
• Recognizes and reports any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors and monitors pets for signs of distress or disease.
• Assists Veterinarians and technicians with pet restraint.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day; cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensures the safe use of chemicals.
• Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls.
• Completes the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain hospital cleanliness, equipment, and the overall appearance of the hospital.
• Correctly prioritizes tasks.
• Maintains laundry for the kennel and hospital.
• Provides patients with fresh, clean bedding when appropriate.
• Walks patients according to schedule.
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Remain professional and courteous to clients and co-workers while handling multiple tasks at once with many interruptions.
• Learn and understand our services and health recommendations and be able to clearly communicate these to clients.
• Be able to deal with difficult and/or aggressive patients in an effective manner meanwhile keeping yourself, the pet, and co-workers safe
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Kennel Assistant - Emergency and Critical Care to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, including cleaning, feeding, exercising, restraining, and handling pets. The role requires maintaining cleanliness, following safety protocols, and assisting with patient care in a busy emergency/critical setting.

Weekend and holiday availability, physical stamina, and the ability to communicate clearly with