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Kennel Attendant Botetourt Veterinary Hospital

Job Description

BVH Kennel Attendant Job Description

Job Description

• Our boarding patients are entrusted to us by their owners and it is the expectation every patient is treated with kindness and patience. We take pride in the care that we give to the patients that stay with us; we do everything in our power to ensure their stay is safe and comfortable and instill that confidence in our clients.
• Kennel Attendants interact multiple times throughout the day with our boarding patients and sometimes hospitalized patients to ensure patients are kept as comfortable as possible and have access to appropriate food, water and bedding. BVH Kennel attendants most often work with dogs and cats, but may also occasionally find themselves in contact with other domestic animals and are in charge of the general upkeep of animals in their care and must provide individualized attention to them so they stay healthy and happy.
• Kennel attendants must be patient and possess problem-solving skills. Kennel attendants may come in contact with sick or injured animals, so they must be able to carefully follow instructions and be familiar with identifying potential illnesses and injuries. General duties include keeping cages clean and sanitized; walking, feeding and picking up after the patients; and reporting on the patient's condition to the Kennel Manager and/or Veterinary Medical staff.
• As a member of our team, Kennel Attendants should have a firm belief in our quality of care and be able to communicate this sense with assurance and confidence to our clients. Kennel Attendants must know and understand our services and products to be able to communicate with staff any suspected deviations from our quality of care. Integrity and professionalism are required and show clients the value of our service.

Job Duties

1. Walks through the kennel areas checking each animal individually for any abnormal activity such as vomiting, diarrhea, or blood in the cage or run. Reports all abnormal activity to supervisors, doctors and assistants.

2. Recognizes emergency situations, enlisting the aid of doctors and/or assistants.

3. Marks logs correctly for eating, drinking, fecal and urine production and other medical information.

4. Feeds and waters animals according to schedules.

5. Cleans and disinfects cat litter boxes, cages, runs and yards as needed using hoses and spray bottles of disinfectant. Cleans and disinfects all food and water bowls.

6. Picks up soiled bedding and moves it to the laundry area.

7. Places clean bedding in run with animals when appropriate.

8. Operates washer and dryer to clean kennel bedding and hospital laundry.

9. Records and labels all belongings.

10. Walks dogs using proper control techniques to ensure the safety of the dog, other boarders and all staff.

11. Grooms Patients (bathing, brushing, etc.) as scheduled prior to pick up, using proper control techniques. Also records all services provided in Cornerstone and enters charges.

12. Works outside all year-round; part of the job requires working without the aid of air conditioning or heat for periods of time.

13. Restrains animals as needed for proper control with attention to safety to the animal and all staff, clients, and other patients.

14. Maintains kennel related equipment, including fans used for drying.

15. Helps maintain cleanliness of the entire hospital, specifically all kennel areas are to be vacuumed and mopped.

16. Assists other staff to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the entire facility, including the interior and exterior of the property.

17. Reviews incoming/outgoing boarding reservations to anticipate boarding locations are appropriate and accommodating for other potential incoming patients.

18. Assist with checking in and checking out of dropped-off patients, including proper tracking of all belongings, labeling patients, etc.

19. Other duties may arise based on the needs of the hospital and patient/boarder care.

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.

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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.

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Troutville, Virginia, United States

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