Kennel Assistant

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Patient Care Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Clinical

SUPERVISOR: Emergency Supervisor and Clinical Operations Manager

GENERAL PURPOSE:

A Patient Care Coordinator (Kennel Assistant) for AVSE supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients. (S)he will assist in providing patient care, assist with examinations, and assist nursing staff as needed. (S)he must act in accordance with guidelines and standards of care as determined by AHA and AVSE at all times.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for upholding appropriate standards of care, in accordance with the medical standards set forth by the Medical Director, AHA and AVSE.

• Properly clean and disinfect kennels

• Properly feed and provide water to patients as instructed

• Demonstrate proper restraining of patients.

• Maintain cleanliness of all spaces occupied by patients

• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations.

• Maintain laundry

Qualifications:

• Ability to appropriately interact with patients

• A passion for animals and animal care

• Good Communication Skills

• Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping

• Ability to lift/move 50lbs

• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.

• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays.

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health 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, EVH 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.

Ethos Veterinary Health 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.