Kennel Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the veterinary field is seeking dedicated Veterinary Assistants and Registered Veterinary Technicians to join their team in New Orleans. The ideal candidates will provide compassionate care to animals, assist with medical procedures, and maintain a clean environment. Opportunities for training and career growth are available, making this a great place for passionate individuals looking to make a difference in animal care.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Educational assistance for veterinary technician programs

Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 1 Year of experience in a clinical setting is desirable.
• Ability to communicate quickly and effectively about patient concerns.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital and treatment areas.
• Feed and monitor hospitalized animals.
• Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Assistant with animal care.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

X-ray

Job description

Pet Care Center is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and has been serving the community since 2011. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats. We welcome both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Here at Pet Care Center Esplanade we are one of six Pet Care Center Hospitals located in the greater New Orleans area. We value our staff as well as our clients in a sense that makes staff dedicated, and keeps clients coming back over the years. If you are a passionate and caring team player please apply today!

The Whole Team 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 every teammate at our Hospital:

• 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/Assistant 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 Assistant 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/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.

Position Skills:

For a Veterinary Assistant the following skills would be desirable: ** 1 Year of experience in a clinical setting is desirable, but we are a growing team and we are open to training employees that want to further their technical skills**

• Animal handling and restraint dogs, cats ** Fear Free Handling **
• Administering medications (oral, topical)
• Assisting with exams, surgeries, and procedures
• Taking and developing X-rays
• Monitoring vital signs and recovery post-procedure
• Sample collection (urine, feces)
• Maintaining patient records/client communications
• Client education and communication
• Compassionate client service and support
• Taking patient histories accurately
• Feeding, watering, and exercising animals
• Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, cages, and exam rooms
• Laundry and sterilization of equipment
• Inventory management and stocking supplies
• Scheduling appointments and follow-ups
• Basic billing a payment processing
• Managing phones and front desk tasks when
• Teamwork and collaboration with veterinarians and techs

For a Registered Veterinary Technician, the following skills, in addition to the skills mentioned above, would be desirable:

• Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms
• Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals
• Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members
• Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, proficient IV catheter placement and venipuncture, surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring

Position Requirements:

• Ability to communicate quickly and effectively about patient concerns
• The willingness to learn and adapt to changes in a small team setting
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Dependable to show up to work on time for their schedules shifts.
• Must be willing to use Fear Free handling techniques

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• 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 Handling Animals Safely

• Pay of $15+/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 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 whiletacklinga challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animalsamong a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).