Veterinary Kennel & Boarding Care Specialist

Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet discounts

Bonuses

Health insurance

401K with match

Education discounts

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain is looking to add an experienced kennel assistant to our growing Team! We are a 5-doctor practice that offers medical, Urgent Care/Sick visits, and surgical services, including laser surgery, BOAZ, and dental.

We have a large boarding facility, retail, and grooming, serving the community since 1989. Starting wage is based on experience, with base pay $14–$16 per hour and benefits including pet discounts and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a small animal general practice setting.
• Excellent communication and written skills, as well as customer relations skills.
• Be able to multitask and keep a calm environment.
• Canine pet handling - Cat knowledge and handling.
• Preventive care knowledge.
• Handle tough conversations (cost, euthanasia, medical needs).
• Customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Motivated to learn and continue your education.
• Timely and focused - A self-starter - Motivated.

Responsibilities

• Provides an excellent and expeditious client experience; is aware of patient needs and the correct monitoring and documentation of all care, and communicates with the treatment area when needed.
• Always has the well-being of the animal and its treatment in focus and keeps the team aware of all information.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Multitasking

Dog & Cat Handling

Job description

Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain is looking to add an experienced kennel assistant to our growing Team! We are a 5-doctor practice that offers medical, Urgent Care/Sick visits, and surgical services, including laser surgery, BOAZ, and dental.

We have a large boarding facility, retail, and grooming, serving the community since 1989. Starting wage is based on experience, with base pay $14–$16 per hour and benefits including pet discounts and bonuses.