Veterinary AssistantKennel Technician

Overview

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing care for boarding and hospitalized patients.
• Cleaning and sterilizing hospital areas, including treatment rooms, surgery, kennels, reception, and offices.
• Preparing and maintaining surgical instruments, tools, and equipment.
• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Maintaining clean, organized, and stocked work areas.
• Reviewing care plans and records to determine animal needs.
• Documenting animal conditions, reactions, and progress; updating medical records and databases.
• Participating in ongoing training and educational opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Contributing to a positive team environment and maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Performing additional duties as assigned to support hospital operations.

• We’re looking for:
  Compassionate, calm, and a true team player with strong communication skills.
• Self-starter with the desire to continuously grow your knowledge and skill set.
• Outgoing, dependable, and able to remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Physically and emotionally strong with a solid understanding of animal behavior and husbandry.
• Skilled in verbal communication, documentation, and maintaining accurate records.
• Able to contribute to a safe, efficient, and positive hospital environment.
• Action-oriented, energetic, patient, and able to multitask effectively.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets when needed.
• Experience in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing lab tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a plus.
• Minimum of one year of veterinary assistant experience preferred, but we’re willing to train the right candidate with a strong work ethic and genuine love for animals.

• Pay range: $20/hr with pay increase available based on performance
• We offer our staff:
  Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for all Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

Note:

Some benefits may vary slightly for full-time vs part-time employment status.