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PracticeTown and Country Animal Hospital, which specializes in companion and exotic medicine, was founded on November 1st, 1989. Our office is located in Hattiesburg, a big city with a small-town feel. Many of our clients are our friends and neighbors.More about the RoleDo you love animals, keeping things clean and organized, and being part of a team that makes a difference every day? Were looking for a compassionate, reliable Kennel Assistant to join our crew!What We''re Looking For:Availability for some weekday shifts and rotating weekendsA love for animals and a gentle, patient approachSomeone who takes pride in a clean, safe space for petsAbility to follow directions and work well with a teamDuties Include:Feeding, walking, and caring for boarding petsKeeping kennels and work areas clean and sanitizedAssisting with laundry and general clinic cleanlinessObserving and reporting any changes in pet behaviorWhether you''re experienced or just starting out, wed love to hear from you if youre dependable, detail-oriented, and have a heart for animal care.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).CompetenciesPatience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making Doctors, teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented.Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with practice team members. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to others'' ideas. Continually looking for ways to help others.Communicating: Conveying boarding outcomes to clients and teammates to ensure successful client care.Active Listening: Following the expressed wishes of clients.Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.Essential ResponsibilitiesProvides great care for patients visiting the practice for grooming and/or boarding.Ensures patients are admitted noting the clients specific instructions to ensure a quality outcome including contact information and pick up time.Accurately and legibly records information related to the patient such as feeding schedules, appearance, and behavior during practice visit.Observes patients appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease, and discontent.Appropriately handles patients and as needed, properly restrains hard-to-control patients.Walks patients several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder.Applies knowledge of normal food and liquid requirements and as required, provides special food and liquids.Ensures patients are clean and fresh smelling and have been checked by a Technician/Doctor prior to discharge; 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 maintains 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/QualificationsAbility to work on weekends as requiredPrevious veterinary experience preferredAbility to lift patients up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients over 25 pounds with assistancePractices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPEBenefits OfferedPaid time offHealth insurance; dental insurance; vision insuranceRetirement benefits or accountsBonus incentiveFlexible work schedulesCareer and professional developmentEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral ProgramBenefits offered may vary depending on full or part-time employment status according to company policy.Pay RangeUSD $10.00 - USD $12.00 /Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr