Branson Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Kennel Assistant to join our team!
This is a full-time position and will require weekend coverage. Top consideration will be given to those with veterinary and animal handling experience; however, we’re open to training and will consider all candidates with relevant/transferrable skills.
We’re looking for:
- Exceptional communication and multi-tasking abilities
- Team player with a “go-getter” mentality
- Experience booking appointments and managing multiple phone lines is a plus
- Enjoys connecting with others and is looking to join a close-knit team
- Must have sympathy for animals and be comfortable around dogs and cats of all temperaments
- Veterinary experience preferred, but not required
Personality traits that work best with our team:
- Positive attitude
- Outgoing, friendly personality
- Comfortable speaking to the public, i.e. clients
- Willingness to jump in where needed
- Caring and compassionate nature
- Motivated, team player mindset
- Dependable and flexible
- Great communicator
Primary skills and responsibilities:
- Client service and communicating with owners
- Admitting and discharging patients
- Animal handling, feeding, exercising, bathing, and cleaning
- Hospital chores such as cleaning, dishes, restocking, garbage, and laundry
- Ensuring the kennels and hospital remain clean and sanitized
- Will be crossed trained to cover reception on an as needed basis
- Booking appointments and managing multiple phone lines in a timely fashion
- Taking payments and completing financial transactions
Full-time benefits:
- Competitive pay: $14.00 - 16.00/hour (based on experience)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k options
- Paid time off
- Personal pet discounts
- Uniform allowance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career growth potential
- And more!
About Branson Veterinary Hospital:
We are a busy and growing 3-doctor practice with happy clients and low turnover (multiple support staff members have been with us for 15+ years!) We have a talented support staff, large enough to provide each doctor with two technicians. At Branson Veterinary Hospital, we exclusively treat small animals and provide a wide range of services, from surgery and dental procedures to boarding and orthopedics. Our hospital is equipped with IDEXX lab equipment, digital radiology, ultrasound, laser therapy and more! Our client base appreciates the excellent care we offer their four-legged companions and our staffs’ bubbly personalities.
APPLY TODAY! We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Shift:
Work setting:
Work Location: In person