Kennel Assistant - Quarry Ridge Animal Hospital
Ridgefield, CT 06877
About the Job
Description
Kennel Assistant
Quarry Ridge Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to join our team of dedicated veterinary professionals at hospital in Ridgefield, CT. Kennel Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care. You will be responsible for providing direct support to the kennel and the care of its patients. If you’re passionate about animals and enjoy staying active while at work, we’d love to hear from you!
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Animal handling and restraint
- Walk animals that may need support/assistance
- Knowledge of basic husbandry/feeding/and nutrition
- Administer medication to patients
- Maintain cleanliness of boarding area and clinic
- Restock and organize kennel supplies
- Bathe/groom animals
- Continue to advance knowledge base and skill set
Skills and Qualifications:
- Professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve
- Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively
- Team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
- Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds
Benefits and Perks:
- Complimentary Short Term Disability
- Complimentary Life Insurance; 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
- United Health Care UMR Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents
- 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 (paid for by employee)
- Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000 per attempt/ $30,000max)
- 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
Quarry Ridge Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility proudly serving the Ridgefield community. Our professional team seeks to provide the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for our highly valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health-related educational opportunities for our clients.
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.
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