Job: Veterinary Kennel Assistant
Job Description
Job Type: Full time, Part time, Hourly
Wage: $14.42-$15/hr.
Location: Canon City, CO.
Job Description
Kenline Veterinary Clinic is a busy, growing Canon City veterinary clinic that has proudly served Freemont County for over 65 years. We love our highly skilled long-term doctors and staff, many lifelong clients, and adorable pet patients that come in all shapes and sizes.
We’re continuing to grow our Veterinary Kennel Assistant team and need someone that can confidently deliver exceptional pet care service. The position may be full or part-time depending on the needs of the individual, but our goal is consistent full-time scheduling once trained.
The Veterinary Kennel Assistants are a critical role in the hospital. You are responsible for taking care of pets (patients or boarding), making a good impression on clients, building positive long-term relationships with pets and clients, performing a broad range of pet care services under the direction of management, and keeping the entire office (exam, surgery, dental, dog runs, cages, etc) clean.
The following skills are necessary to succeed:
- Detail oriented cleaning skills
- Excellent pet handling skills
- Professional communication
- Ability to work independently without supervision
- Anticipating the needs of pets and patients
- Compassion Empathy Adaptability and an upbeat attitude
What some of our clients say about us:
- Tiffany C. – “I am new to Canon City and I chose this vet because I had a good feeling about it. The doctor is magic!”
- Rachel J. – “Everyone at this clinic is amazing! The techs are super sweet and helpful and Dr. White is amazing!”
- Mike C. – “Kenline has a staff that are excellent as and they treat you pets just like they are their own. The staff is so friendly and helpful.”
- Crystal C. – “I drive from out of town to come here because the quality of care my pets receive. The staf f is wonderful.”
- Ann G. – “This is the best vet clinic in town. They really care for your animals.”
Schedule: 4 hour shift 8 hour shift
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.