Seiler Animal Hospital

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital.. A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant:Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.. Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.. Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.. Previous experience as a kennel technician.

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Seiler Animal Hospital is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL and has been serving the community for 54 years. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats and offer services such as routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Here at Seiler Animal Hospital, our team’s mission is to emphasize both quality medicine and compassionate care. We believe in the invaluable bond between pets and owners and aspire to provide an environment that will nurture that bond. We are committed to encouraging responsible pet ownership, promoting preventative health care, and providing health-related education for our clients. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today! The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant:Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).Walk animals three times a day.Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Technicians/Assistants with restraint and treatment of animals.Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients. High School diploma or GED preferred.Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.Previous experience as a kennel technician. Pay range of $11.00-$17.25/hour based on experienceDiscounted Veterinary CareSVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programsTeladocA large network of over 5, veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growthOpportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8, employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in . Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. ’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (, , , , and ) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (, , , , and ).

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