Description

Why join the Kennel Assistant team at GVH?

Here at Grady Veterinary Hospital (GVH), we pride ourselves in providing a working atmosphere built in core values, a mission we all stand behind, and a purpose that drives our patient care.

We are very proud to be an accredited AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) member. Less than 15% of the small animal hospitals in North America can claim this distinction. We are not only accredited for our General Practice we are AAHA Referral accredited which is defined by AAHA as: A referral practice is one that your primary veterinarian will refer you to for more advanced and specific tests, procedures, surgeries, and/or second opinions. An AAHA-accredited referral practice is required to have board-certified veterinary specialists on staff. Board-certified specialists have graduated from veterinary school, completed several additional years in an internship and residency program, and have passed rigorous training and testing in specific areas, including surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, or neurology.

The distinction of an AAHA Referral Practice acknowledges our mission to provide gold standard of care driven by our commitment to AAHA standards. We foster an environment of growth and embrace the evolving industry of Veterinary Medicine.

Grady Veterinary Hospital is a 24-hour facility offering not only general practice during the day but we offer internal medicine, a specialized surgeon, urgent care walk-ins, and are always here for when emergencies arise. We seek the best in our facility with our state-of-the-art equipment allowing for optimum patient care and diagnostics. We value those who have vested themselves into Veterinary Medicine.

IF YOU ARE A PASSIONATE INDIVIDUAL AND WANTS TO WORK ALONGSIDE SOME OF THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY! WE WANT YOU!

We are looking for passionate, driven, dedicated professionals to join our 24-hour AAHA accredited hospital.

ENTRY LEVEL - WE WILL TRAIN YOU!

Kennel Assistant Responsibilities:

• Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, watering, and sanitation grooming according to specific instructions.
• Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, and hospital areas to maintain a clean and healthy environment follow AAHA guidelines
• Monitor animal health and behavior, reporting any concerns or changes to veterinary staff.
• Assist our Veterinary Assistants as directed by leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned by management or veterinary staff.

• Maintaining hospital sanitation/disinfection
• Cleaning kennels
• Cleaning exam rooms
• Cleaning floors
• Cleaning restrooms
• Cleaning exterior sidewalks and parking lot
• Laundry
• Stocking supplies

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Passion for animal welfare and a desire to work with animals.
• Previous experience working with animals (professional or volunteer) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and pay attention to detail.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Ideal candidates must be:

• Dependable
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent Attendance
• Enjoys sanitation and disinfection practices
• Able to understand the importance of upholding AAHA hospital sterilization and disinfection standards with outstanding customer service/teamwork
• Values Continued Education

Our Kennel Assistants hold high stands understanding the importance of disease management and disinfection. They are passionate about pet care through sanitation. Candidates must be able to communicate clearly with our staff members and anticipate the needs of our hospital.

How We Value and Appreciate You:

We offer excellent wages above industry standard. We value work-life balance and build a schedule that works with your needs.

Benefits

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment

• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling

• Continuing education allowance and professional development support

• Mental Health Resources

• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Perks for Your Pets Too!
Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products

• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing

• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods

• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

Schedule:

• Shift options based on hospital need:

1p -11pm, 4pm-4am, 7pm-7am, 7pm-3am, 7pm-1am, 9pm-7am

• Sunday - Saturday
• Weekends Required

Job Type:

Full-time/Part-time