Kennel Assistant
Kennel Technician - Blue Ridge Pet Resort and Spa
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120 E Cornwell Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132, USA
- Full-time
Company Description
At Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates , we employ the finest veterinary professionals to deliver high-quality medical services while promoting a culture of compassion and authenticity. We cultivate attractive working environments and cultures for every hospital staff member, making sure they have the resources to give every pet accurate attention and keep clients well-informed.
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Job Description
Our Pet Resort is hiring various staff members that will cover a variety of areas from the front desk receptionist, pet daycare, and kennel tech responsibilities. If you enjoy a diverse work environment and love pets, you'll fit right in here at Blue Ridge.
Various schedules are available. Normally these are 8 hours schedules. Mornings, Mid-day and PM
Qualifications
Overall Requirements
- Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays
- Must have transportation
Reception Qualifications
We are looking for someone that is personable and has great social skills. Receptionists are the face of the business and must be comfortable greeting clients and dealing with confrontation in a professional manner. Some skills we look for are as follows;
1) Professional Appearance
2) Hardworking and able to work under fast-paced pressure situations.
3) Able to multitask
4) Professional communication skills - Oral and written
5) Kind and outspoken (not shy and comfortable chatting with clients)
6) Comfortable with and knows the way around a computer as well as excel and word
7) Comfortable answering the phone to help clients.
8) Animal lover - Clients love it when the receptionist dote on animals.
9) Comfortable handling cash drawer and credit card machine
10) Organized
11) Able to prioritize client service before busywork
12) Team player and willing to work with others to best assist clients.
13) Willing to be trained and able to receive and incorporate constructive feedback.
Kennel Qualifications
1) Hardworking
2) Ok under stressful situations
3) Can handle cleaning animal waste including but not limited to feces, urine, vomit, and other animal bodily fluids.
4) No animal allergies or allergies to bleach and cleaners
5) No injuries - Must be able to do heavy lifting scrubbing and cleaning and lifting animals out of crates and into baths.
6) Flexible work schedule (am shifts 5:45am - 2:45pm, pm shift 1:30pm - 10:30pm.)
7) Team player and self-motivated - Should be able to take instructions from shift supervisors but also be able to stay self-motivated while cleaning and attending to their assigned wards.
8) Willing to learn
9) Animal handling experience is welcome but not required if willing to learn.
10) Respect for animals and the cautions and dangers that come along with the job.
11) Willingness to learn and be trained as well as receive constructive feedback to better animal husbandry skills.
Additional information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Benefits
We reward leadership and excellence with:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities
- In-house Training
If you are looking for a career adventure and an opportunity for unmatched personal growth, we want to hear from you.
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