Kennel Assistant at Wolf River Veterinary Clinic

About the role

Practice Wolf River Veterinary Clinic, established in 1996, is a highly regarded veterinary clinic located at 216 W. Wolf River Avenue in New London, Wisconsin. Our clinic specializes in providing exceptional veterinary care for cats and dogs. The clinic is equipped with digital radiology equipment, an ultrasound machine, and an in-house laboratory to allow quick turnover on most bloodwork, fluid sample analysis, growth/tumor cytology, etc. We are equipped to perform a variety of dental procedures as well as general surgeries and some advanced surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Provides great care for patients visiting the practice for grooming and / or boarding.
• Accurately and legibly records information related to the patient such as feeding schedules, appearance, and behavior during practice visit.
• Observes patient’s appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.
• 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.
• 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.
• Launder and dry 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

• 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

Pay

Pay Range: USD $11.00 - USD $13.00 /Hr.