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Job Title:

Kennel Assistant Reports To:

Site Manager FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt, Part Time Customary Work Days:

• WEEKEND AVAILABILITY REQUIRED

• , Varies based on

Business Needs and Schedule Position Summary:

Berry Farms Animal Hospital Kennel Assistant is expected to assist in caring for our patients and supporting our doctors in performing the daily tasks that are essential within the veterinary clinic. Essential Functions Care for the

Patient :

Must also be able and willing to routinely and successfully perform the following procedures:

• Primarily Care for boarded or hospitalizes patients to include: feeding, watering, administering medication, and providing exercise opportunities.

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Grooming:

bathe, nail buff, nail grind, nail trim

• Bathe dogs, as needed or requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Care for the

Customer :

• Occasionally, answer phones
• Occasionally, schedule appointments
• Occasionally, take payments
• Provide empathy and understanding to the customer without providing unauthorized direction or advice

Invoice:

• Occasionally assist with invoicing during doctors' appointments
• Ensure accurate and complete invoices for charges regarding patient visit
• Facilitate physician approval prior to patient check out
• Support quarterly physical inventory practices

Clean:

• Clean and sanitize kennels for patients, as needed
• Complete daily cleaning assignments before end of scheduled shift
• Proactively seek opportunities to sanitize or straighten areas needing improvement
• Restock supplies, food, and boutique items, as needed, once "received" by the site manager.
• Must be willing to support and perform other duties as assigned.

Performing essential functions means - at a minimum - being able to perform the above tasks as well as the Specific Exertional/Physical Requirements below.

Minimum job requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age with reliable transportation to and from work for scheduled shifts
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50-75% of the time
• Must be able to safely handle dogs and cats of all sizes and demeanors.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the hospital to support doctors, patients, clients, and other team members
• Constantly positions self to access files, computers, animals, and other essential functions of the hospital
• Must be able to lift to 50lbs occasionally
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly
• Must be able to work effectively and positively in a team environment Experience Preferred
• 2 Years of Animal Caretaking
• Animal handling in a clinical setting By signing this document, you acknowledge that you accept the responsibilities expected of this position and are physically capable of performing such duties.

Employee:

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Date:

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Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you willing and able to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday)?

Work Location:

In person