Kennel Assistant
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This is a part time position; scheduled days and hours may vary based on hospital need. This position requires standing for long periods of time and some heavy lifting may be involved. Holiday and weekend work is mandatory. General Tasks: * Ensures the kennel facility is clean and tidy, maintaining a professional appearance at all times. * Cleans, changes, and disinfects cages, pens, yards; sanitizes animal rooms, hallways, and ancillary equipment. * Assists the technicians during slow times Patient Care: Walks, feeds, and provides water for hospital patients and boarders. Basic bathing and grooming when needed. Cleans patient cages and runs daily and as needed. Washes, dries, and stores towels and boarding facility bedding. Demonstrates and utilizes proper restraining techniques. Reads and accurately interprets the patient chart for any special situations. Monitors patients' behaviors and notes potentially aggressive behaviors; requests assistance when needed. Under the supervision of a Veterinary Technician, provides boarders' medications and records treatments accurately in the charts. Escalates any patient health concerns to a Veterinary Technician or Veterinarian in a timely manner. On the day of discharge, gathers all of the pet's personal belongings for the client. Abilities: Professional and courteous Flexibility Willingness to learn Attention to detail Adherence to procedures and protocols Works well in team environmentNational Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.