Veterinary Kennel Attendant - Center Veterinary Clinic

Center Veterinary Clinic is looking for a Kennel Attendant to join our team! Center Veterinary Clinic is an AAHA Accredited General Practice and Urgent Care clinic located in the Mira Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, CA. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive and supportive work environment and as part of our commitment to professional growth, we provide opportunities for continuing education.

We are looking for a candidate who is eager to work weekends and is dedicated to expanding their skills in the veterinary field.

Position Overview: As a Kennel Attendant, you will play an important role in the day-to-day operations with Center Veterinary Clinic. By adding value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and extraordinary service, the Kennel Attendant will oversee animal behavior and provide husbandry care to the patients of the Veterinary Hospital. We are looking for a friendly, team-oriented person, with an exceptional eye for detail

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Observe and report daily animal behavior, appearance, and activity for signs of illness or discomfort
• Safely and effectively handle and restrain animals 
• Walk hospitalized canines throughout the day to provide exercise and time for urine and bowel elimination 
• Provide timely meals to all hospitalized and/or boarding patients while ensuring correct dietary needs to each patient 
• Administer medications, provide post operative care, prepare samples for laboratory examination, collect specimens, clean instruments, and fill prescriptions as authorized by the Veterinarian
• Ensure that cages and animals are properly identified and that personal property (toys, blankets, leashes) are stored and labeled in respectable areas
• Clean, disinfect and maintain areas of the hospital as often as is necessary to ensure cleanliness and control the spread of disease
• Complete upkeep tasks like cleaning food and water bowls, and maintaining laundry 
• Demonstrate the ability to explain and educate clients on our services, procedures, and products

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Entry-level, open to training 
• High School Diploma/GED
• Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency
• Take initiative on assigned tasks as well as accept direction on given assignments
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Great attention to detail
• Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors

Available Schedule: Full-time position, must be open to working weekends

• We are open: Mondays-Thursdays 7:30am - 9pm
• Fridays and Saturdays 7:30am - 7pm
• Sundays 8:15am - 5pm

Benefits We Offer: 

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience ($16.00 - $18.00 per hour)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k + company match
• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional development support
• Mental health assistance
• Employee discounts on veterinary services
• Scrub allowance
• Employee Referral Program
• Supportive and encouraging work environment! 

Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you! 

Center Veterinary Clinic is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.