Veterinary Kennel Assistant

Company Description The Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of NWA is a well-established and growing emergency and critical care practice. We are the only after-hour facility in the Northwest Arkansas area and the only 24-hour ER in Arkansas at the moment. Our brand new, state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped with digital radiography, large touch screen monitors in all client rooms, Ultrasound, Idexx laboratories in-house, and a ForceTriad electrosurgical system. We also have CT and MRI capability in-house through referral. Just as important, we have a friendly, highly skilled, motivated, and fun-loving staff. We are very flexible with scheduling and are willing to work around requests, within reason. Our practice is remarkably busy, so it is important for our staff to be able to handle high-stress situations, multitask well, and have good communication skills. Our technicians and assistants are highly utilized at the top of their skill sets and are constantly learning new techniques. We want our staff to be hands-on! If AESC NWA sounds like somewhere you want to be, apply today! We look forward to connecting. To learn more about us click here.  Job Description Job Responsibilities: Maintaining cleanliness of treatment area Following guidance of assistants and technicians  Basic patient care of hospitalized patients  Applicant must have excellent communication skills- this position requires an individual with strong work ethic, great customer service, and a friendly and positive attitude. Compassion and exceptional quality care for our patients and their people is our commitment. If you are interested in joining our awesome team, please contact us with your resume today! Qualifications We are currently looking for a kennel assistant to join our fast-paced emergency team.  As a kennel assistant, you would have the opportunity to get promoted to a veterinary assistant position after 12-24 months.  This is a great way to get your foot in the door of emergency medicine! We are seeking a motivated and positive individual. We need an individual who can work well with others or independently as required.  We are looking for someone with: Evening, weekend, and holiday shift availability. Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.  Perform moderately heavy physical labor (large dogs, bags of litter, pet foods, etc). Ability to attend to sick, scared and injured animals sympathetically and patiently.  Ability to learn to administer medications and to recognize abnormal conditions. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the job.  Additional Information We offer our staff: Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)  Employee Assistance Program  Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees  Paid Bereavement Program  Paid Parental Leave Program   Competitive Compensation   Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Career Development Opportunities  Referral Bonus Program for most positions!  Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)  Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/