Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Assistant
hace 21 días
Oceanside
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule, • Paid time off Veterinary/Kennel assistants help the veterinarians and technicians for exams/various procedures as well as provide a clean, organized, and safe environment for animals being treated or housed in the hospital. Being able to clean, get your hands dirty, and maintain self-motivation are important keys to succeeding in this role. Responsibilities: • Feeding, caring for, walking, and bathing animals., • Ensure that all animals have fresh water, and cats have clean litter pans., • Maintain accurate records of animal care and treatments., • Assist doctors and veterinary technicians as needed with medical services, • This includes learning and providing safe and proper restraint for injections, blood draws, radiographs, ultrasounds, catheter placement, and surgical prep., • Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Veterinarian, • Clean and maintain kennels, cages, runs, and other areas of the veterinary facility., • General cleanings such as sweeping, mopping, and laundry, • Restocking supplies throughout the day.Requirements:, • Must be dependable: must be punctual and and be on time for your shift., • Positive and friendly attitude. good communication and listening skills., • Ability to work independently.Experience working in an animal hospital or with animals preferred.