Veterinary AssistantKennel Assistant

Oceanside Veterinary Hospital; Oceanside (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A local veterinary practice in Oceanside is seeking a Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Assistant to join their team. Candidates should have a passion for animal care and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include feeding, walking, and bathing animals, maintaining records, and assisting veterinary staff. The ideal candidate will be dependable and have a friendly attitude. Experience with animals is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable and punctual for shifts.
• Positive attitude with good communication skills.
• Experience in animal care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Feed, care for, walk, and bathe animals.
• Maintain accurate records of animal care.
• Assist with medical services and proper restraint techniques.
• Observe and report animal behavior to the Veterinarian.
• Clean and maintain kennels and other areas.

Skills

Animal care

Communication skills

Independence

Attention to detail

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Overview

Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Assistant needed for a general veterinary practice on the south shore. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care and knowledge of veterinary medicine. The successful candidate will also be comfortable working with a variety of animals and have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, caring for, walking, and bathing animals.
• Ensure that all animals have fresh water, and cats have clean litter pans.
• Maintain accurate records of animal care and treatments.
• Assist doctors and veterinary technicians as needed with medical services
• This includes learning and providing safe and proper restraint for injections, blood draws, radiographs, ultrasounds, catheter placement, and surgical prep.
• Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Veterinarian
• Clean and maintain kennels, cages, runs, and other areas of the veterinary facility.
• General cleanings such as sweeping, mopping, and laundry
• Restocking supplies throughout the day.

Requirements

• Must be dependable: must be punctual and and be on time for your shift.
• Positive and friendly attitude. good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience working in an animal hospital or with animals preferred.