What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at BluePearl Vet, LLC?
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BluePearl Specialty Emergency Pet Hospital in NE Portland (Hollywood) is looking for a full-time Kennel Assistant to join our hospital.
Hours: 10-hour shifts – 10am - 8pm. At least one weekend day & holidays are required.
Are you looking to begin a career in the Veterinary field, looking for appreciation, career development, and a fulfilling daily impact?
BluePearl Specialty Emergency Pet Hospital in NE Portland (Hollywood) is looking for a full-time Kennel Assistant, with prior animal experience, to join our hospital in support of our DVMs and Technicians, providing exceptional patient care.
As a Kennel Assistant, you will:
- Observe patients for obvious signs of health concerns and report any findings to senior staff.
- Clean and disinfect areas of the hospital as often as is necessary to maintain high standards of care.
- Prepare patient meals, clean patient cages and bedding, and maintain litter boxes.
- Safely approach and restrain cooperative patients as needed during treatments.
- Provide routine attention to patients, including walking dogs.
- Effectively clean and maintain hospital equipment and tools.
- Clean Exam Rooms
- Remove and wash soiled laundry and keep clean laundry stocked.
- Patrol facility regularly to ensure cleanliness.
- Learn skills to level up to become a Veterinary Assistant
Our hospital takes great pride in caring for the people that give their hearts, time, and energy to making a difference in the lives of our patients, clients, and fellow associates. We focus on cultivating a culture of respect, compassion, empathy, and inclusivity. Our team member focus results in roaring laughter, encouraged collaboration, and best intentions fill our days.
Our NE Portland team is highly talented and experienced in managing high acuity cases with low patient to tech ratios of 3-4. Collaboration, learning, and development is our identity. Working alongside our well-known specialists in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, and Internal Medicine we provide quality medicine and learning opportunities daily. Our support staff includes 5 VTS, experienced CVTs and an outstanding culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity. It is our mission to take care of our associates and build long lasting relationships through shared passions.
Our associates are our top priority, by understanding the difficulties of being a veterinary caregiver our organization has focused on providing wellness benefits to each associate. Through the partnership with a dedicated social worker, leadership and wellness benefits we prioritize the mental health of each associate.
Apply now to join our team of hard-working individuals that rise to the occasion to prioritize patient care and quality, and maintain comradery through light heartedness, fun, and laughter. Let’s make a difference together!
Benefits Overview
- Health, dental, and vision
- Employer paid STD, LTD, and Life
- CE Allowance
- Penn Foster Tuition Assistance
- Free Access to VETgirl, Vetfolio, and @Dove
- Access to 1000’s of CE videos in BluePearl University
- Career development opportunities
- Leveling
- In-House CE every Thursday
- Market Trainer with VTS in ECC
- Annual Merit Increase
- $200 uniform credit
- Wellness Benefits
- 12 Free Therapy Sessions
- Access to BluePearl Social
- EAP
- Wellness Ambassadors are trained and onsite.
- Talkspace
- Able To
- Calm App
- Accrual-based PTO and 48 hours Floating Holiday Pay
- Trupanion Pet Insurance -BluePearl pays 50% of premiums and deductibles.
- Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
- Mars, Inc Employer Benefits
BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
