Kennel Assistant Animal Medical Center of Troy

Practice Even before opening the doors of the Animal Medical Center of Troy, MO in the spring of 2000, our goal was to practice the best possible veterinary medicine while fostering a friendly environment with a highly knowledgeable staff. Today, we have more than achieved that goal. What began as a small practice with one veterinarian and only a few exam rooms has now been transformed into an 8,600 square foot facility with two full-time doctors offering everything from routine wellness care to state-of-the-art diagnostics, surgery, cancer care, and even laser therapy.

More about the Role Reporting into the Practice Manager, the Kennel Assistant provides care to address the needs of patients that are visiting the practice for grooming and / or boarding. The Kennel Assistant ensures that the boarding area is clean and safe for all patients by cleaning cages, runs, and ward areas and washing laundry. The Kennel Assistant walks, feeds, and administers medication to patients (as needed and supervised by Doctor or Technician and based on confidence and experience).

Competencies Patience ensures patient has all personal property upon exit. Ensures cages and patients are properly numbered and identified and that personal property (toys, treats, blankets, leashes) are stored in the proper areas and identified. Regularly cleans, disinfects and maintain kennels, cages, runs and stalls as often as is necessary to ensure no cages or kennels are soiled and odors are not apparent.

Performs general cleaning in other areas of the hospital to control the spread of disease. Washes and sterilizes water and food bowls. Launders and dries towels and blankets.

Walks hospital grounds regularly and cleans any trash and stool material; empties trash throughout the practice and grounds. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements/Qualifications Ability to work on weekends as required Previous veterinary experience preferred Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients over 25 pounds with assistance Practices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE Benefits Offered Paid time off Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance Retirement benefits or accounts Bonus incentive Flexible work schedules Career and professional development Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range USD $15.00 - USD $15.00 /Hr.