Kennel Assistant

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet Discounts up to 50%

Quarterly and monthly bonuses

Health insurance contribution

Disability, Vision, Dental, and 401K

Education discounts and opportunities

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain is seeking an experienced kennel attendant to join our 5-doctor practice that offers medical, urgent care, and surgical services, including a busy boarding facility. You will care for dogs and cats, monitor recovery, and maintain clean, comfortable areas.

We value reliability, strong communication with clients, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Wage starts at $14–$16 per hour, with bonuses and benefits described in the listing.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a small animal general practice setting.
• Excellent communication and written skills, as well as customer relations.
• Be able to multitask and keep a calm environment.
• Canine pet handling and Cat knowledge and handling.
• Preventive care knowledge.
• Handle tough conversations (cost, euthanasia, medical needs).
• Customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Motivated to learn and continue your education.
• Timely and focused - A self-starter - Motivated.

Responsibilities

• Provides an excellent and expeditious client experience; monitors and documents all care and communicates with the treatment area.
• Ensure patient well-being and keep team aware of information; maintain clean areas.
• Maintain strong communication and documentation skills.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Canine handling

Cat handling

Medication administration

Behavior knowledge

Motivated to learn

Job description

Hospital Name: Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain

Job Type: Support Staff

Description & Requirements

Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain is looking to add an experienced kennel assistant to our growing Team! We are a 5-doctor practice that offers medical, Urgent Care/Sick visits, and surgical services, including laser surgery, BOAZ, and dental. We have a large boarding facility, retail, and grooming.We have been serving the community since 1989, and our boarding facility is very busy, with several clients we see often.

Why AHSM?

We foster a team environment and emphasize patient care to all of our boarders. We strive to make sure all of our clients are loved, exercised, and thier areas kept clean and comfortable.

The ideal AHSM Kennel Attendant should have 5 years of experience in boarding and animal care and handling. With knowledge of behavior and the ability to administer medications. Be able to work with Dogs and Cats and maintain thier areas in a very clean manner. Must have a good work ethic, be on time, and be able to do a lot of movement and withstand loud noise.

• 3-5 years of experience in a small animal general practice setting.
• Excellent communication and written skills, as well as customer relations skills
• Be able to multitask and keep a calm environment
• Canine pet handling - Cat knowledge and handling
• Preventive care knowledge
• Handle tough conversations (cost, euthanasia, medical needs)
• Customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Motivated to learn and continue your education.
• Timely and focused - A self-starter - Motivated

Provides an excellent and expeditious client experience; Is aware of patient needs and the correct monitoring and documentation of all care, and communicates with the treatment area when needed. Always has the well-being of the animal and its treatment in focus and keeps the team aware of all information. Good communication and documentation skills.

Starting wage is based on experience.

Wage and Extras

• Based on the candidate's knowledge $14 to $16 an hour.
• Pet Discounts up to 50%
• Quarterly and monthly bonuses
• A percentage of the employees’ health insurance is covered. AHSM also offers medical coverage to your family as well. Disability, Vision, Dental, and 401K with a match.
• Education discounts and access to several educational opportunities.

Days/hours .

M-F 645am-6pm / and every other Saturday and Sunday.

Occasional holidays are a must.

Schedules are made out 30 days in advance and are 4 10-hour shifts.

We are a fast-paced business that caters to its patients and clients. Please check out our website at Animalhospitalsm.net