Overnight Kennel Assistant — Path to Vet Assistant

BluePearl; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Discounts on pet treatments

Growth opportunities

Continuing education

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Portland, OR seeks two Overnight Kennel Assistants to care for hospital patients, clean facilities, and assist with basic patient care. Opportunities exist to grow into Vet Assistant within the hospital.

Two schedule options are available: Sun/Mon/Tues and every other Wed 8pm-6am, or Thurs/Fri/Sat and every other Wed 8pm-6am, with differential pay of $3.50/hr on weekdays and $5.00/hr on weekends. We value animal lovers and team players.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals.
• Shelter/rescue/boarding experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients for health concerns and report findings.
• Clean and disinfect hospital areas and equipment.
• Prepare meals, clean cages and bedding, manage litter boxes.
• Safely restrain cooperative patients during treatments.
• Provide routine patient care including dog walks.
• Maintain and clean hospital tools and equipment.
• Record patient voids and report to senior staff.
• Manage laundry and keep supplies stocked.
• Regularly patrol the facility to ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Animal care experience

Team environment

Observation skills

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Portland, OR seeks two Overnight Kennel Assistants to care for hospital patients, clean facilities, and assist with basic patient care. Opportunities exist to grow into Vet Assistant within the hospital.

Two schedule options are available: Sun/Mon/Tues and every other Wed 8pm-6am, or Thurs/Fri/Sat and every other Wed 8pm-6am, with differential pay of $3.50/hr on weekdays and $5.00/hr on weekends. We value animal lovers and team players.