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Kennel Assistant

Location Gig Harbor, Washington
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Category
Support Staff
Job ID
30554
Role Type
Open to Full-Time or Part-Time
Hospital
Evergreen Animal Hospital

Evergreen Veterinary Hospital is looking for a compassionate and reliable Kennel Assistant to help us care for our patients and our hospital. If you have a sincere passion for animals and want to be part of a supportive veterinary team, we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Do:

§Keep the hospital clean, stocked, safe and comfortable.

§Provide daily care for dogs and cats (feeding, walking, cleaning and lots of TLC)

§Assist veterinary staff with patient handling when needed.

§Monitor animals’ behavior and well-being, and report changes to the team.

What We’re Looking For:

§A dependable, self-starter with excellent time management skills.

§Strong ability to manage the emotional aspect of veterinary medicine.

§Able to work in a team environment and communicate clearly.

§Previous veterinary hospital or animal care experience is helpful but not required - we will provide training.

§Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and handle pets of all sizes.

What We Offer:

§Base hourly rate - $17.00 - $17.50 DOE

§A hard-working, fun loving, team-oriented work place!

§Opportunities to learn and move forward in the veterinary field.

§Medical/dental/vision/401k for full time employees.

§Paid time off

§Employee discounts for your own pets!

If you’re ready to take on the important job of caring for a hospital and making a difference in the lives of pets, apply today! Please send your resume to EvergreenAH@nva.com

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