A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
Part-Time Kennel Assistant Bradford Animal Hospital - 3.1 Brentwood, TN Job Details Part-time 4 hours ago Benefits 401(k) matching Qualifications Customer communication Full Job Description Description We are seeking a Part-Time Kennel Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Kennel Assistant is responsible for maintaining back of hospital duties.
These tasks include:
caring for boarding animals, maintaining appropriate feeding schedules/providing prescribed medication to pets, maintaining the kennel area (cleaning and mopping), bathing animals and upholding the highest level of care for all pets. Additional duties may include general cleaning of the hospital and communicating directly with clients. Ideal Candidate Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills Be compassionate/caring Willing to work flexible hours including weekends Can work individually, as well as on a team Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws. Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Prior customer service experience Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting Ability to work in a wet environment Benefits 401k Match Discounted Veterinary Care Scrub allowance Hands-on and E-training Professional growth opportunities About Bradford Animal Hospital Bradford Animal Hospital is proud to serve the Brentwood, Tennessee community! As a multi-doctor practice, we offer a comprehensive range of wellness, medical, and surgical services to meet the diverse needs of our patients. We are committed to providing personalized, compassionate care to pets and their owners throughout the Nashville area. Our team works hard to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for both two- and four-legged visitors from the moment they walk through our doors. Our facility is equipped with a dedicated surgical suite, digital radiology, in-house laboratory equipment, AVImark practice management software, and more!