Kennel Assistant - ER

BluePearl; Northfield (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading pet hospital where your passion for animals can thrive! As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining a clean and supportive environment for our patients. This full-time position offers competitive pay and numerous growth opportunities within the veterinary field. Enjoy benefits like pet insurance, continuing education, and a supportive workplace culture. If you're dedicated to providing exceptional care and want to advance your career in veterinary medicine, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Pet Insurance

Continuing Education Allowance

401k and Retirement Planning

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Uniform Allowance

Merit Increase Opportunities

Mental Health Resources

Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care and handling.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital and care for patients.
• Monitor and record animals' conditions and behaviors.

Skills

Animal Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Basic Veterinary Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Tools

Cleaning Supplies

Patient Monitoring Equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Northfield, IL is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Position: Veterinary Assistant to rotate throughout all of our departments.

Work Schedule: Full Time; W/R/F/SA 7a - 5p

Pay Range KA: $18.65 - $22.40/hour

*This pay band is dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

Competitive Shift Differentials: Earn more with our shift differentials!

• Weekday Night (Mon-Fri 6p to 8a): $4.00
• Weekend Day (Sat-Sun 8a to 6p): $4.00
• Weekend Night (Sat-Sun 6p to 8a): $5.50

A Kennel Assistant attends to the basic needs of animals that are patients of the hospital and cleans the hospital facility, equipment, and tools. The role may include assistance with basic patient care such as safe restraint of patients during treatment.

As a Kennel Assistant, you will:

• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
• Provide routine attention to patients, including walking dogs.
• Monitor and record important information about the animals' conditions, behavior, and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
• Clean treatment, exam, surgery, and lab areas daily.
• Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
• Ability to work up to four days weekly, including one weekend day per week and some holidays.
• Monitor and maintain inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
• Assist with facility equipment and minor repairs.
• Safely approach and restrain cooperative patients as needed during treatments.

Why BluePearl?

• Pet Passion: Enjoy Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for medical care at BluePearl.
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your skills with our talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their careers.
• Continuing Education: Benefit from annual CE allowances, free training sessions, and a free VETgirl Elite membership. Penn Foster Scholarship reimbursement of 90% for full-time associates.
• Career Advancement: Explore roles in our specialty departments (Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology) and enjoy financial support for VTS credentials.
• Supportive Environment: Access mental health resources, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Benefits Include:

• Bi-annual merit increase opportunities
• Paid time off and floating holidays
• 401k and retirement planning
• Maternal and Paternal leave benefits
• Hinge Health membership
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Local and regional Mental Health and Wellness benefits (e.g., 12 free therapy sessions annually, a free Calm wellness app subscription, and access to regional social work).
• Free VETgirl Elite membership and continuing education
• Opportunities for volunteerism and professional development (e.g., coral reef restoration and Animal Humane Society volunteer initiatives in Arizona and Hawaii).
• Uniform Allowance
• MARS discounts - M&Ms, KIND Snacks, & T-Mobile.

Apply Today: Apply now and become a key part of our vibrant team, dedicated to providing exceptional care in an innovative and supportive environment.

BluePearl Pet Hospital - Where your passion for pets meets endless career possibilities.

Transform your career and make a real difference!

We promote a collaborative culture in our hospitals. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets and our team.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.