Kennel Assistant

Silverado Veterinary Hospital, Inc; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Great team culture

Part-time benefits eligibility

Job summary

Silverado Veterinary Hospital in Napa seeks a dedicated Kennel Assistant to support the veterinary team. You will provide meals and walks for boarding patients, administer medications, monitor for medical or behavioral concerns, and document observations.

Kennels, common areas and treatment spaces must be sanitized and stocked. This full-time role follows a 5/8 schedule with two Saturday shifts and one Sunday shift per month.

Qualifications

• Provide meals and walks for boarding patients.
• Monitor for medical or behavioral concerns and document observations.
• Sanitize kennels, common spaces and treatment areas; keep stocked with supplies.

Responsibilities

• Focus on patient husbandry and care and general housekeeping duties.
• Provide meals and walks to boarding patients, administer medication, and monitor for concerns with detailed documentation.
• Ensure kennels and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Cleaning and organizing

Team player

Job description

Silverado Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team! Our Kennel staff is dedicated to the care and comfort of our patients while providing critical support to the veterinary team.

In this role, you will focus on patient husbandry and care as well as general housekeeping duties throughout the hospital.You will provide meals and walks to boarding patients, administer medication, andmonitorforany medical or behavioral concerns while providing detailed documentation about your observations. You will ensure kennels, commonspacesand treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies.

This position is ideal for those who are self-driven, detail-oriented, enjoy cleaning and organization, and are committed to contributing to a team-focused environment.

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $17 - $18 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a 5/8 schedule and flexible availability required, including 2 Saturday shifts and 1 Sunday shift per month.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options and choice of UnitedHealthcare or Kaiser Permanente
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Great team culture!
• *Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Silverado Veterinary Hospital has been a local favorite since 1979. Our growing multi-doctor team is supported by long-term RVTs and a cross-trained support staff. Our priority has always focused on quality medicine vs. finances, and we are seen as a “unicorn” practice in terms of the value of services offered to our Napa community. At SVH, you can expect state-of-the-art medical care and fantastic team collaboration. We believe in nurturing the human-pet bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and pets. We primarily see small animals, however, we’re also well-equipped to treat the occasional bird, reptile, pocket pet, or wild animal.

Pay Range

$17 - $18 USD

Silverado VH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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