Pet Resort Assistant-PM ShiftDepartment: General Practice Hospitals Employment Type: Full Time Location: Rocky Creek Veterinary Hospital Reporting To: Kelsey Satterfield Description Pet resort assistant is a position designed for the care of the night boarding patients. This position does also include the care of our Doggie Day Camp patients as well as any other patient in the facility. Care includes but is not limited to, walking, feeding, bathing, cleaning kennels, laundry, general area cleaning, administering supplements and other medications as directed by technician team. Handling all sizes and breeds of dogs properly and practicing Fear Free techniques are other important parts of the Pet Resort Assistant (PRA) position. The PRA is responsible for the cleanliness of the entire kennel and all areas of the exterior property. This is PM Shift with hours approximately 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Ideal Candidate
- Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients.
- Can put the care of the patients at the top of the priority list
- Can move quickly, stand for long periods of time, work in all weather conditions, walk energetic dogs weighing upwards of 100lbs on a leash safely
- Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.
- Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean, or organize as part of a normal job duty.
- Can stay on task without needing constant supervision
- Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
- Maintains a positive, cooperative relationship with management
- Can take orders from Shift leaders regarding duties to be performed daily
- Takes direction well and can stay on task
- Flexible schedule availability is a must-including weekends and holidays
- Ability to handle loud noises, stressful situations, and chaos at times
- Performs other duties as assigned including assisting in other areas.
Skills, Knowledge, & ExpertiseEDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
- Previous on-the-job training desirable, but not required
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Previous animal care background is desirable, but not required
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 18 years old.
- Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can deal with them even when stressed, ill or in pain.
- Can support and be a part of teamwork; works well with all levels of hospital team members.
- Physical Effort: Work requires lifting, carrying, and walking (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 50 lbs.). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
- Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, weather conditions. noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
- 401k Match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave
- One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Supplemental insurance options
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- Scrub allowance
- Hands-on and E-training
- Professional growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
- Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians