The Pet Vet on Patton is an animal veterinary care facility located in Asheville, North Carolina. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats and offer services including preventive care, dental, pharmacy, hospitalization, surgery, recovery, and both dog and cat boarding. Here at The Pet Vet on Patton we know that pets truly are members of the family. For this reason, we strive to give our clients the best care possible. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to provide excellent care for our clients. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!
The Kennel Assistant Responsibilities:
* Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
* Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
* Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior, and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
* Walk animals three times a day.
* Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Technician/Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
* Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
* Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
* Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist, and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.
Minimum Requirements:
* High School diploma or GED preferred.
* Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
* Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
* Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
* Previous experience as a kennel assistant preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
* Pay range of $16-$18/hour based on experience.
* Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).
* Short Term Disability.
* Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only.
* SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs.
* Discounted Veterinary Care.
* EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
* A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth.
* Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022.
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