Kennel Assistant - McGehee Clinic for Animals
suvetocareersMemphis (TN)
About the role
McGehee Clinic for Animals, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is looking for an experienced full-time Kennel Assistant to join our Team!
Located in Memphis, TN, McGehee Clinic for Animals is an AHAA accredited practice. We are a four-doctor practice, one of which is a member of the ABVP. We are a family-oriented clinic and have many employees that have worked here over 10 years. We have been voted Best Veterinary Clinic in Memphis over seven times in recent years.
Our Kennel Assistants provide daily care for animals and assist with kennel maintenance. The main objective is to maintain a safe and clean environment for our furry guests.
Additionally, this means interacting with our clients as they pick up and drop off their pets. Working with dogs is a lot of fun, but this job is extremely demanding and requires someone who understands dog behavior and has excellent dog handling skills.
Candidates must be organized, able to communicate clearly with staff and owners, work independently and have a passion for dogs of all sizes and personalities. Candidates must be knowledgeable about dog behavior and body language and able to redirect dogs that are exhibiting inappropriate behavior in a safe manner.
This is a Full-Time position.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care and be responsible for: Providing daily care for animals including feeding, watering, and exercising
Cleaning and sanitizing kennels, cages, and animal living areas
Monitoring the health and well-being of animals
Assisting with bathing and grooming as needed
Administering medications under the direction of veterinary staff
Interacting with pet owners and providing excellent customer service
Requirements:
Experience in animal handling or related field preferred but not required
Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks
Knowledge of basic animal care practices
Strong communication skills and customer service orientation
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
Participate in weekend rotations, working shifts every other weekend
Must be reliable
Benefits:
Our employment package for full-time employees includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%.
In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP® grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members. VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.
McGehee Clinic for Animals, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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