Emergency Kennel Assistant
BluePearl Pet Hospital · Pittsburgh, PA · 1 wk ago
OTHR$15.95–$18.33/hrFull-time
Pay
- $15.95 - $18.33 / hour
- Compensation commensurate with experience for candidates with VTS credentialing
- Shift differentials for nights and weekends
Responsibilities
- Attend to the basic needs of animals that are patients of the hospital
- Clean and disinfect areas of the hospital as often as is necessary
- Prepare patient meals, clean patient cages, and bedding
- Maintain litter boxes
- Safely approach and restrain cooperative patients as needed during treatments
- Provide routine attention to patients, including walking dogs
- Effectively clean and maintain hospital equipment and tools
- Quantify patient voids and report findings to senior staff
- Remove and wash soiled laundry and keep clean laundry stocked
- Patrol facility regularly to ensure cleanliness
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in a veterinary setting preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Basic knowledge of animal care and handling
- Ability to follow safety protocols and guidelines
Benefits
- Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food
- Talent development programs and leadership workshops
- Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions
- Access to BluePearl University for training
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Parental leave benefits
- Flexible work schedules
- 401(k) and retirement planning
- Paid time off and floating holiday plans
- Regional licensed social worker for support