Veterinary Practice Partners

KennelAssistant

$0–0k Suffield, Connecticut, United States PART TIME
The Brief

“Kennel Assistant at Veterinary Practice Partners. Skills: animal care, customer service. Monitor the health and comfort of animals. recognize and respond to emergency situations”

What You'll Achieve.

maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

recognize and respond to emergency situations

Eligibility Requirements

Available to work Tuesdays from 7:30 AM–6:00 PM and Saturdays from 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Passion for animals and their well-being, Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment, organizational skills and attention to detail

What You'll Do.

Monitor the health and comfort of animals

recognize and respond to emergency situations

report health concerns

Walk dogs in all weather conditions

Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats

Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes

Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks

Bathe animals as necessary before discharge

Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing

Assist with checking in and out boarding patients

ensuring proper labeling and ID collars

Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation

Assist veterinarians and vet techs as needed with restraint and nail trims

Perform nail trim appointments within the kennel department

Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately

and sterilization of the hospital

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Assist veterinarians and vet techs as needed

Free ATS check

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