Kennel Attendant- Internal Medicine
DescriptionKennel Attendant-Internal MedicineVeterinary Specialty Center of SeattleLynnwood, WAFull-timeShift Available: M-F 10a-6:30pCompensation: $19-24/hrWho We AreTheVeterinarySpecialty Center of Seattle, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is a 24-hour Emergency andCritical Careand Specialty hospital. We offer a collaborative approach toveterinarymedicine. We support Emergency andCritical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology and Radiology, all in one hospital. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional client service.We are a diverse group of support staff, assistants, licensed veterinarian technicians and doctors ranging from residents in training to board certified. We are committed to providing excellent care for our patients and clients and find this is best accomplished in an environment where we foster learning, teamwork while still encouraging autonomy, accountability, and a little bit of laughter daily.Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle is looking for a Kennel Attendant to help support our Internal Medicine team!Our Kennel Attendants are essential in helping with the daily flow of our busy Emergency & Specialty Hospital. They are relied on for many things, including hospital maintenance and general patient care. This position has the potential to lead to a Veterinary Assisting role in the future, depending on the right candidate.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Must treat animals with care and respect and work well with them and co-workers. Must enjoy keeping pets and kennels clean. Must havegood time managementskills. Housekeeping and Maintenance of Hospital:Regular laundry duties (kept up on multiple times daily). Keep the exterior of the hospital clean and orderly and free of pet waste. Janitorial care of the hospital facility. Make certain entire hospital including treatment, surgery, kennels, and runs are kept extremely clean through the day (so that a client could come back and see his/her pet without any notice.) This includes your own clothing and appearance. Alert the ER Technician Manager of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules. AD HOC duties as, required. General Patient Care:Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients. Keep kennels clean, orderly and free of odors. Feed patients as directed. Exercise (walk) patients as directed. Ensure the comfort and cleanliness of hospitalized or boarding pets. Batheor clean pets immediately that become soiled with urine, blood or feces as directed. Benefits – Our Care In ActionWeprovidebenefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:Competitive compensation-$19-24/hr -Thrive reviews performance and compensation as part of its approach to recognizing contributions and supporting competitive growthPaid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, andtime offfor new petadoptionsTop quality medical, dental, and vision insuranceplushealth savings account and flexible spending account Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet HealthcarelocationsGenerously subsidizedbackup and ongoing care supportfor children, adults, and petsMental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapysessions401k programContinuing education anddevelopment supportthroughour libraryoffree CE coursesand 3 days PTO to completeCompensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $19-24/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.