Kennel Assistant; Part-Time Minnieville Animal Hospital

Minnieville Animal Hospital
, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, seeks a part-time
Kennel Assistant to join our team.

Minnieville Animal Hospital, located in Woodbridge, VA, is a full-service veterinary hospital that’s committed to offering the best possible care for our patients. We strive to create a welcoming environment for pets and their families as part of our dedication to delivering the highest quality of veterinary medicine including dental care, vaccinations, surgery and urgent care.

Our Kennel Assistants are directly responsible for the well-being of all patients housed in the boarding facility. Kennel Assistants are tasked with proactively maintaining a clean and safe boarding environment, as well as monitoring the demeanor of all of the patients.

• Assist Client Service Representative in delivering boarders to their designated cage or run.
• Become familiar with boarding pets by name.
• Walk canine boarders at regular intervals according to clinic guidelines.
• Interact with canine boarders during walks and when time permits.
• Exercise and/or interact with feline boarders at regular intervals according to clinic guidelines.
• Feed boarders as instructed by clients.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Ensure all boarders who are scheduled to receive medical care by a veterinarian or technician do so before they are checked-out.
• Proactively communicate with technicians and doctors if concerns arise about a patient’s appetite, demeanor, or behavior.
• Complete any baths, nail trims, ear cleanings and timed brush outs as requested.
• Promptly record all eating, drinking, defecation, urination and any change in behavior or demeanor in the patient’s chart/cage card.
• Properly clean and disinfect boarding cages and runs following clinic guidelines and protocols.
• Maintain cleaning supplies.
• Wash, fold and store towels and blankets.
• Sweep, mop, and scrub all walls, floors and shelves in the kennel area according to the practice guidelines.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kennel areas by taking out the trash, mopping, cleaning up any soiled cages, cleaning bowls and dishes as per clinic guidelines.
• Attend all hospital-wide meetings.
• Attend all departmental meetings.
• Continue to expand knowledge base and strive to learn new skills and take on more responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Janitorial Disinfecting Protocols:
  Knowledge of appropriate facility cleaning protocols and the repercussions of not following such protocols.
• Customer & Personal Service:
  Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer & personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Communication:
  The ability to communicate effectively with both staff and clients.

• Active Listening:
  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking appropriate questions and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking:
  Talking to others in a way to professionally convey information.
• Time Management:
  Being able to manage one’s own time and effectively handle multiple interactions at once by prioritizing appropriately.
• Service Orientation:
  Always actively looking for ways to help people. If you are not servicing a client or a patient help someone who is.
• Flexibility and Strength:
  The ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body, arms and/or legs. The ability to exert maximum force to lift, push, pull or carry objects in excess of 50 lbs.

• Kennel: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Our benefits package for part-time employees includes pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%, and Employee Assistance Program.

Minnieville Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.