Kennel Assistant (PT) Position Available In Habersham, Georgia

Kennel Assistant (PT) 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 120 Pet Care Court, Cornelia, GA 30531

About This Location:

Northeast Veterinary Hospital is AAHA accredited practice located in Cornelia, Georgia. With two additional sister hospitals in Cornelia/Clarksville, you have a strong local support team to collaborate and better serve our clients. At Northeast Veterinary Hospital, it is our mission to provide high-quality health care and wellness services to help pets live a long, happy, and healthy life with their family. We offer services including routine/sick medical care, prophylactic/advanced dental care and various advanced surgical services. Our doctors treat a variety of pets to include cats, dogs, exotic pets, and pocket pets. We are equipped with digital dental and whole-body radiography, ultrasound, photobiomodulation/laser therapy, in-house bloodwork, iSTAT blood gas machine, VetPro 1000 dental unit, electroacupuncture, capnography, Doppler blood pressure, and PT/rehab equipment. We believe strongly in mentorship, cultivating a positive work environment, daily rounds, and CE that is conducive to long-term emotional, academic, and financial fulfillment. With our network of 400+ hospitals, you will have the chance to learn and interact with other veterinarians and participate in mentorship and growth opportunities. If you are a passionate and caring team member, please apply today!

Overview:

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a

Kennel Assistant:

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 Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems. Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat. Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Technicians/Assistants with restraint and treatment of animals. 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. Responsibilities /

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED preferred. Flexible schedule including weekend/holiday shifts. 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 technician preferred.

Benefits:

Pay range of $12.00-$15.00/hour based on experience Discounted Veterinary Care SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in

AVMA-CVTEA

accredited veterinary technician programs Teladoc 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. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of “Fastest Growing Companies in America” (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal’s “FastTrack 30” of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).