Pieper Veterinary Hiring for ER Overnight Kennel Attendant Job at Middletown, CT Full Time

Pieper Veterinary’s family of hospitals include primary care, specialty care, urgent care, and 24-hour emergency care, with locations reaching from the heart of the Connecticut River Valley down to the southern shoreline. In addition to primary and wellness care, our 24-hour emergency service and 7-day urgent care service provides your pet with care every day of the week. We also provide specialty services that include surgery, neurology, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, oncology, critical care, and physical therapy that augment the services provided by your primary care veterinarian. Our mission is to provide exceptional medical care for pets and the highest level of customer service to our clients. We are also very proud to be a VECCS Level I certified emergency & critical care facility.

Under the direct supervision of the Emergency Hospital Manager, a Kennel Attendant is responsible for the cleanliness of the hospital on overnight shifts. Including but not limited to; sweeping, mopping, dusting, dishes, cleaning cages and garbage duties. This position is an excellent way to get started in veterinary medicine! If you are looking to become a Veterinary Assistant but don’t have experience yet, this position is a great way to get started on that path. Candidates who perform well in this role have the opportunity to progress with us into a Veterinary Assistant role.

This position will typically be scheduled for five, eight-hour shifts; mostly likely 10 PM – 6 AM or 8 PM to 4 AM. This schedule will also include one weekend day.

Pay: $18/hr. and up depending on level of experience

Some of the Primary Job Responsibilities:

• The primary, job responsibility is to keep the cleanliness of the hospital immaculate during overnight shifts. This includes:
• Outdoor maintenance of dog walking areas, insuring they are clean, and receptacles are empty.
• Emptying of all garbage receptacles in PM on the treatment floor and throughout specialty areas.
• Maintaining cleaning supplies used to complete job assignments and keeping these supplies in proper storage area.
• Sweeping and mopping treatment area regularly
• Wiping down and dusting counter tops
• Cleaning superman booths
• Disinfecting phones and keyboards throughout PM
• Keeping laundry stocked on treatment floor as needed
• Minimal animal handling such as walking dogs outside.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to work flexible hours if the need arises and some weekend hours may be necessary.
• Frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, communicate, and listen, frequently working in a bent position; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Regular attendance and timeliness are essential.
• Must possess a valid driver s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle to travel.
• Must be comfortable working around animals

Skills & Knowledge:

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments. Understand and carry out verbal and written direction.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Referral bonuses
• Insurance: health, dental, vision, and disability
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous employee pet discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual uniform allowance
• Comprehensive one-on-one client service classes and hands-on training
• Continuous learning via in-house training seminars and reference material
• Employee appreciation events and activities
• Many opportunities for internal transfer and promotion

PIEPER VETERINARY is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the practice to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. The practice will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.