Job Description

VETERINARY KENNEL ASSISTANT (PART-TIME) ARE YOU READY TO START YOUR EXCITING CAREER IN THE VETERINARY FIELD? We are willing to train the right candidate to becomea kennel assistant andvalued team memberat Bellevue Veterinary Emergency & Specialty.We are a culture and medicine focused hospital who believe in doing the right thing for our employees, patients, and the veterinary community. We offer competitive wages based on experience and knowledge, a comprehensive benefits package, bonus opportunity, and training advancement opportunities. This role requires a love of teamwork, sense of personal integrityand most importantlythedesire to learn, because we are here to help you acquire new skills. If you are motivated to learn and looking for a career with job advancement opportunities this may very well be the job for you! Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Keeping hospital spaces such as treatment areas, exam rooms and kennels clean and well stocked
• Maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly tasks
• Ensuring the hospital is always kept tidy and ready for use
• Assisting the Veterinary team with patients as directed
• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, minimum standards of care, and safe handling procedures

Qualifications:

• Highly responsible and reliable, with strong attention to detail
• Polite and professional manner
• Proactive and consistent in daily tasks
• Self motivated
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Able to stand for long hours at a time and move, carry, and lift up-to 25 lbs.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. The team member must frequently use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision. This position requires walking and/or standing for long periods of time, bending, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions. May be exposed to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, pets dander, and excretions. This position is exposed to low to moderate noise levels. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted, 50 lbs. with assistance. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Opportunity to earn quarterly bonuses
• Employee assistance program offering complimentary family, financial, substance abuse, and mental health counseling
• Complimentary uniform
• Generous employee pet healthcare discounts
• Opportunities forparticipating in international philanthropic projects through Lakefield\'s partnership with World Vets

Schedule Availability:

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  Part-time position available 15 - 25 hours/week (Perfect for students!)

Check us out at https://bellevueveterspecialty.com/ Apply via email: nikki.kincl@bellevueersp.com