Kennel Assistant (FT)

Full Time
Berkeley, CA
Posted
Job description
Berkeley Animal Hospital will open Late May 2023! We are a newly constructed and privately owned clinic in Berkeley. We are seeking both Full Time and Part Time Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our team as we grow.

Berkeley Animal Hospital offers personalized veterinary care for our patients using Fear Free techniques, alternative therapies including acupuncture, cold laser, and herbal consults, and advanced western medicine. If you have never worked with some of these modalities of veterinary medicine we are happy to teach you.

About You:
  • Uphold ethics and promote a culture that is positive and thoughtful.
  • Passionate about animal well-being
  • Ability to give feedback to management and not partake in workplace gossip.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with patients, clients, and coworkers.
  • Maintain proper documentation and medical records as required by law.
  • Comfortable using multiple digital platforms (i.e: Windows, Gmail, and Google Drive). Our software is Neo, a cloud platform, and we will train you if you have not used this program before.
  • Pay close attention to details and follow instructions well
Clinical Expectations include:
  • Provide compassionate care to every patient; required to physically interact with both cats and dogs
  • Re-stock supplies and upkeep the treatment area and exam rooms
  • Prepare workstations for DVM and RVT for all procedures (i.e: patient preparation, procedure preparation, and sterilization of all surgical instruments).
  • Ability to follow treatment plans and administer medications
  • Ability to perform grooming tasks including nail trims and shaving for surgical procedures
  • Knowledge of kennel procedures and strict disease control
  • Sanitizing/disinfection of kennels, replacing bedding, and washing and folding laundry
  • Handling and caring of animals to perform work in a humane and safe manner
If you don't have experience with animals, don't worry! We are more than willing to train the right candidate

Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to deal with high-stress situations calmly and productively.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to grab, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
  • Enthusiastic and highly reliable
  • People-oriented, Team-oriented & Detail-oriented
  • Adaptable/flexible
  • Autonomous/Independent
  • Able to provide a long-term commitment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16 - $19 per hour
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • PTO



About Berkeley Animal Hospital:

We are a newly constructed and privately owned small animal clinic. We have a 3000 square foot facility with 5 exam rooms, a large treatment area, dental suite, surgery suite, and Fear Free warming cages.

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