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Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center

Kennel Assistant

7042 Snowdrift Rd, Allentown, PA, 18106 allvetnearme.com/eastern-pennsylvania-veterinary-medical-center
Job details
Hourly Rate$–
Hours/Week30‑40
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: openingAppointments/day: 20‑50 Co-workers: 50+

Overview

Practice Overview

Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center (EPVMC) is a 24/7 Small Animal Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital located in the Lehigh Valley and serving the surrounding Eastern Pennsylvania veterinary community. We are an independent practice seeking Veterinary Technicians to join our expanding team! At EPVMC, we are committed to delivering high quality medicine in an environment that fosters teamwork, collaboration and fun! We have a well-established emergency and critical care service located in our 20,000 sq. ft. hospital equipped with 7 oxygen cages, complete in-house laboratory including digital cytology, digital radiography, 6 surgery suites, 64-slice GE Lightspeed CT, 1.5T GE MRI, GE OEC C-Arm, and two isolation suites. Our current specialties include: critical care, emergency, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, and surgery.

About the Area

Nestled between the Blue and South Mountains the Lehigh Valley is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns throughout. All with picturesque parks, trails, and waterways in between and ready for exploration. We have rich industrial history that has given the regions past an uplifting present. From museums like Martin Guitars, The Steel Stacks, and Crayola Crayons the Lehigh Valley can charm any age visitor.

Practice Values
care
fun
quality
passion
compassion
Practice Type
critical care
ophthalmology
emergency
oncology
surgery
cardiology
diagnostic imaging
Species
cat
dog
Management SoftwareCornerstone

Requirements

Job Description

Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center (EPVMC) was built on a simple but powerful belief. Pets in the Lehigh Valley deserve access to advanced medical care at any time of day or night. What began as a commitment to emergency medicine has grown into a 24/7 specialty and emergency hospital. Today, our teams work together across departments to care for patients facing critical illness, complex disease, and life-changing procedures. Behind every successful surgery, every stabilized emergency, and every patient that goes home, there is a system that supports it all. That system depends on people who take pride in the details. That is where this role begins. Kennel Attendant Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center in Allentown, PA $16.00-$18.00 an hour As a Kennel Assistant at EPVMC, you are a key part of the patient care team. Your work creates a clean, safe, and organized environment that allows medicine to happen. This is not just a cleaning position. This is a role that directly impacts patient safety, hospital efficiency, and team success. Every kennel cleaned, every surface disinfected, and every task completed supports the doctors and nurses who rely on a properly maintained hospital to do their jobs. What You Will Do Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, and treatment areas following hospital protocols Maintain cleanliness throughout the hospital including floors, surfaces, exam rooms, and common areas such as bathrooms, lounges and lobby. Handle laundry including washing, drying, and restocking hospital linens Safely dispose of hospital trash Restock cleaning supplies in treatment and patient care areas Monitor for cleanliness, safety hazards, and report concerns promptly What We Are Looking For Strong work ethic and reliability in a fast paced environment Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and organization Ability to follow protocols and safety standards consistently Comfort working in a hospital environment with animals, including those that are sick or stressed Willingness to be part of a team and step in where needed Ability to stand, walk, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift Why This Role Matters In a hospital that never closes, there is no room for shortcuts when it comes to cleanliness and safety. Infection control, patient comfort, and workflow efficiency all start with a well-maintained environment. This role is the foundation that supports everything else. If you take pride in doing the work others depend on, we want to meet you. Our Comprehensive benefit package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance  401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment  Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling  Continuing education allowance and professional development support  Mental Health Resources  Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave  Perks for Your Pets Too! Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them: Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products  Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing  Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods  Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner  Requirements Ability to work assigned shifts  Strong attention to detail Calm, confident demeanor in emergency or high-stress situations Excellent communication and teamwork skills Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions. Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families. Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check. Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/ Where uncommon support partners with joy.