Kennel Assistant

Company: Berry Farms Animal Hospital & Pet Spa
Location: Franklin
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Job description Job Summary We are looking for one or two team members who can commit to working full or part-time hours Friday - Monday (7:00-6:00). This is a position in which you can gain experience working in a veterinary hospital. This position is a critical support role in assisting caring for our patients and supporting our doctors and technicians in performing the daily tasks that occur in a veterinary hospital. Responsibilities and Duties Primarily caring for all boarded or hospitalized patients including: Feeding, watering, assisting administering medication, walking, & cleaning Restocking supplies and daily cleaning of the hospital Assisting our grooming staff in bathing, as needed, and cleaning and care of the grooming and bathing areas Assisting our veterinarians and technicians with appointments and emergencies, as needed Assisting in our reception area by answering phones, scheduling appointments, & taking payments, as needed Qualifications and Skills Preference will be given to applicants with previous animal, veterinary, or medical experience. Applicants with a degree, currently enrolled in, or interested in a veterinary technician, veterinary medicine, or animal science degree program are highly encouraged to apply. Basic skills required to complete the job are: Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes Good communication skills Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Standing for multiple hours Hours Business Hours: Mon-Fri 7am - 6pm, Saturday from 8am - 1pm and Saturday evening to care for boarders, and Sundays 3 times daily to care for boarders. Possibility for additional hours/days as your schedule allows. Job Type: Part-time This Company Describes Its Culture as: Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative Work Remotely No This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction Job Type: Full-time Employment Type: Part Time Salary: $10 - $14 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No

Keywords: Berry Farms Animal Hospital & Pet Spa, Franklin , Kennel Assistant, Other , Franklin, Tennessee