Kennel Assistant

SOUTHERN OREGON VETERINARY SPECIALTY CENTER is looking to add a Kennel Assistant to our team! Do you have a passion for animals, and aspire to work within the field of veterinary medicine? As a Kennel Assistant with SOVSC you will be supporting our clinical team by maintaining cleanliness and appropriate stock levels throughout the hospital. If you want to be part of a dedicated team that is making a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them, we want to hear from you! This is a non-animal handling position.

What you will do:

• Perform daily cleaning of kennels, cages, pet walk areas and public areas, following proper disease control, removing trash, surface cleaning, sweeping, mopping, etc.
• Understand protocol to ensure a clean, sanitary or sterile environment
• Keep Shift Lead Technician informed of observed animal behavior, health or concerns
• Stock all kennel/cleaning supplies as needed
• Stock areas and spot-clean kennels and public areas throughout the day
• Clean, fold, and stock kennel laundry throughout the hospital
• Assist with disinfection of dishes, supplies
• Perform general maintenance of the facility including tasks requiring use of step-ladder and/or ladder
  
• Other duties as assigned

Our successful applicants will have:

• The ability to speak, read and write fluent English
• The desire to learn basic veterinary medicine concepts and protocols
• The ability to stand, bend, kneel, walk, reach and move continuously during an 8-12 hour shift
• The ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs throughout the shift
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks each week 
• Strong self-starter capabilities and able to self-manage and prioritize tasks on a daily basis
• The ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership
• The desire to learn and grow within the veterinary medicine industry
• The ability to remain calm during high stress situations.

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Uniform Reimbursement
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Generous Weekend & Overnight Shift Differentials
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• SIGNIFICANT Employee Pet Discount (up to 75% off all services + free vaccines)
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for students enrolled in a Penn Foster program (after one year employment)
• 401k w/ Employer Match
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Ample opportunity for growth and advancement within our company
• And MORE!

*ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO QUALIFY*

For more information about our hospital, please visit https://www.sovsc.com

Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

We appreciate your interest in Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center. Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the company. Please inform the company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Your application will be active for 90 days. If you are not hired during that time period, but wish to continue to be considered for available positions, you must complete a new application.

Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable state and local law.

For Indiana Applicants: It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard, or a member of a reserve component.

For Montana Applicants: If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901.

For Rhode Island Applicants: Company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation. The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.