Kennel Assistant - Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Care

Kennel Assistant - Part Time Hours

Veterinary Kennel Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care. Helping Hands you will be responsible for providing direct support to the kennel and the care of its patients. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued grow within the profession. Helping Hands is hiring part time hours Monday - Thursday with no weekend scheduling.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Animal Handling and Restraint:

  • Safely and gently handle animals during various procedures or examinations.
  • Ensure the safety of both the animal and the handler.

• Walking Animals That May Need Support/Assistance:

  • Assist animals that may have mobility issues or require extra support during walks or exercise.

• Knowledge of Basic Husbandry/Feeding/and Nutrition:

  • Understand and implement proper animal husbandry practices.
  • Knowledge of appropriate feeding schedules and nutrition requirements for different species.

• Administering Medication to Patients:

  • Administer prescribed medications to animals.
  • Follow proper protocols for dosage and administration routes.

• Maintain Cleanliness of Kennel Areas:

  • Ensure kennel areas are clean and sanitary.
  • Regularly clean cages, enclosures, and surrounding areas.

• Restock and Organize Kennel Supplies:

  • Monitor and replenish supplies such as bedding, food, and medical supplies.
  • Keep an organized inventory of necessary items.

• Bathe/Groom Animals:

  • Provide basic grooming and bathing services for animals.
  • Recognize signs of skin issues or other health concerns during grooming.

• Constantly Advance Your Knowledgebase and Skill Set:

  • Stay informed about new developments in animal care and veterinary medicine.
  • Attend training sessions or pursue continuing education opportunities.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
• Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks
• Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
• Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude. 
• Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine. Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day.

Benefits and Perks for Full Time:

• Short Term Disability paid for by employer 
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family 
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Kaiser/UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options 
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand

At Helping Hands Veterinary Surgery & Dentistry, our mission is to provide quality veterinary surgical and dental services at affordable prices to help prevent economic euthanasia. We only focus on surgery and dentistry, and work with referring veterinarians for pre and post-care, which helps us keep our costs low without sacrificing quality or care. We offer over 40 procedures, ensuring that we can help many pets receive surgical and dental care they otherwise would not have access to.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.