BoardingAssistant

Veterinary Boarding Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care. You will be responsible for providing direct support to the kennel and daycare areas for the care of its patients. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession. We are hiring for a parttime weekend position with a typical schedule of Friday Saturday and Sunday with occasional additional hours if needed

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Animal handling and restraint
• Walking animals that may need support/assistance
• Engaging pets and play providing a safe environment for doggie daycare
• Knowledge of cleaning and care feeding/nutrition
• Administering medication to patients
• Maintain cleanliness of kennel areas
• Restock and organize kennel supplies
• Bathe animals and perform nail trims
• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to problemsolve and handle multiple tasks
• Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
• Must be a team player have patience and maintain a positive attitude even in a noisy environment
• Must be able to anticipate and be detailoriented due to the high level of quality medicine be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds and work on feet most of the day

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical Dental and Vision insurance options all starting the first of the month following the date of hire
• 401K with company match
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options included
• Long Term Disability options
• Short Term Disability paid for by the employer
• Complimentary Life Insurance with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Personal Pet Discounts and complimentary pet insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)