Kennel Assistant and Veterinary Receptionist

Kennel Assistant

Cares for pets in animal hospital facilities. Feeds and waters animals according to schedules. Controls and restrains animals as required. Cleans, changes, and disinfects cages, pens, yards; sanitizes animal rooms, hallways, and ancillary equipment. Transfers animals between quarters. Exercise animals. Keeps kennels and hospital clean. Completes daily checklists. Reports illnesses to the Veterinarian as appropriate.

Veterinary Receptionist

Provides excellent and expeditious client experience; greets clients, responds to questions, processes incoming and outgoing pets, and handles payments. Answers phone calls, which may involve answering questions, screening for service needs, and scheduling appointments. Handles incoming and outgoing mail and e-mail. Monitors client waiting area to ensure cleanliness. Documents and maintains client information, service data, and other pertinent information within business operations software. Escalates complex matters to senior staff.

A minimum of 6 months of job-related experience is preferred.

The base hourly range for this position is $16.00 - $19.00. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule: 

M: 2-6pm

W: 8-6pm

Th: 3-6pm

F: 3-6pm

Sat: 8-1pm (alternating weeks)

Benefits include:

• 401k - NVA matches 50% of the first 6% of your contribution
• Employee Pet Discount
• Uniform Stipend
• This position is also eligible for a periodic bonus