Kennel Assistant

Job Description

Twin Maples is looking for a kennel assistant to care for our patients who board with us. Kennel assistants are responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at our hospital. Outside of caring for our boarders, they are responsible for janitorial duties around the hospital as well as some ground maintenance.

Some kennel assistant duties include:

• --Walking/feeding/caring for boarders
• -- Monitor and record important information in our computer software about the animals' conditions, behavior, and habits (elimination, eating, etc.) during their stay. -----This includes being able to read animal body language and be able to respond appropriately.
• --Bathe and dry boarder and surgical patients.
• --Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
• --Maintain our standard of care for floor care.
• --Monitor and maintain kennel inventory which includes food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.

Special Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, as well as manipulate (lift, carry, and move) up to 50 pounds, and over 50 pounds with a co-worker.

• Endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods.

• Ability to be confident around pets.

• Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.

• Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.

• Must be able to confidently communicate with RVT and DVM regarding patient status while in our hospital.

Our part-time kennel position work evenings during the week from 3pm-6:30 or 3pm-7:30, depending on the day. Our part-time assistants must be available for weekend hours, those are split shifts starting at 7:30am-12pm and 3:00p-5:30pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Holidays are on a rotation, so holidays are required with holiday pay.

National 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.