About this role
VCA Plymouth Animal Hospital and Pet Resort is seeking an experienced Kennel Assistant to join our team.
The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their boarded pets.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Cleaning & disinfecting runs.
• Feeding, medicating and caring for dogs and cats.
• Managing dog play groups safely.
• Answering phones, scheduling boarding reservations and following up on medical records.
• Doing laundry, dishes, general cleaning and maintaining hospital premises.
• Handling drop off & pick up with clients, reviewing paperwork and answering questions about their pets stay with us.
• Assisting Doctors and Technicians when necessary.
The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $19.50 based on experience. Full time associates are eligible for benefits.
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.Other facts
About VCA Animal Hospitals
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 430 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.
As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
https://bit.ly/vcaprivacy https://bit.ly/vcalegal
What you'll do
- The Kennel Assistant will be responsible for cleaning and disinfecting runs, feeding and caring for pets, managing dog play groups, and assisting with client interactions. Additional duties include general cleaning and supporting veterinary staff as needed.
Ready to join VCA Animal Hospitals?
Take the next step in your career journey