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Pet Doctor is locally operated as a proud member of the PetVet Care Centers Network.
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Position Overview: The Kennel Assistant supports and adds value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and exceptional service. This position supports veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment; feeding, exercising, and grooming pets; preparing and sanitizing surgery suites; restraining and handling pets; monitoring the well-being of boarding and day care patients; and performing basic clerical work.
Essential Functions:
- Provides compassionate care to pets
- Receives animals to be admitted, weighing them upon entry; ensures that they have proper identification and records their respective locations
- Examines patients for external parasites such as fleas and/or ticks
- Communicates in a positive manner with owners and ensures that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
- Gives hospital and kennel tours; highlights key features that differentiate our kennel/hospital from others in the area
- Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or as the owner has requested; records appetites; water intake, as well as fecal and urine production
- Recognizes and reports any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors and monitors pets for signs of distress or disease.
- Gives baths to and brushes pets
- Assists Veterinarians and technicians with the administration of medications or with pet restraint
- Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day; cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensures the safe use of chemicals
- Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls
- Completes the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain hospital cleanliness, equipment, and the overall appearance of the hospital
- Correctly prioritizes tasks
- Maintains laundry for the kennel, grooming, and hospital
- Provides patients with fresh, clean bedding when appropriate
- Walks or brings dogs into the yard for exercising
- Maintains the grounds of the property including waste disposal; responsible for light maintenance of landscape upkeep and general building maintenance
- Prepares pets for discharge; gathers toys, bedding, medications, and food; checks pets for cleanliness, and measures and records their exit weights for comparison against their entry weights
- Releases pets to their owners as directed; ensures that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
- Understands and carries out oral and written directions
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Remain professional and courteous to clients and co-workers while handling multiple tasks at once with many interruptions.
- Learn and understand our services and health recommendations and be able to clearly communicate these to clients.
- Be able to deal with difficult and/or aggressive patients in an effective manner meanwhile keeping yourself, the pet, and co-workers safe
- Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.
Competencies:
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Communicating
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Some experience working at a kennel or animal hospital preferred
- May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience
Position Requirements:
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors
- Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays
- This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion
- Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking
- May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)
Additional Information: The list of essential functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Are you interested in practicing high quality medicine in a warm, inviting environment with lots of room to grow? The Pet Doctor team in Tucson, Arizona has an opening for a Full-Time veterinarian to work alongside our other experienced veterinarians and our Medical Director. You will be able help shape and design the future of our hospital.
Our hospital is a great place to work because we have the following:
- Collaborative environment among doctors which makes it perfect for veterinarians established in their careers or veterinarians who are just getting started
- Tenured, skilled managerial and support staff strive to provide excellent client service and patient care
- Philanthropic mission, which extends to surrounding towns and rescue groups
- Full surgical suites for soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, in house laboratories, digital radiography, and cold laser
- Closed on nights and weekends with no on-call responsibilities!
Our compensation package includes starting base salaries between $140,000 - $160,000 with generous sign-on and relocation bonuses available. We offer a great benefits package including, but not limited to: health insurance (vision, medical, dental, health savings/flexible spending), life and disability insurance, 401K with company contribution, PTO, generous CE allowance with additional PTO allotted, reimbursement for membership dues and license fees, and more. We value your time away from work so we can provide our veterinarians with an Experience Life Bonus - a monthly stipend given to you to enjoy guilt-free day trips, spa days, vacations; the choice is yours!
Pet Doctor is located in north Tucson, a city named by Time Magazine as one of the World’s 50 Greatest Places! Though Tucson is a large city, we pride ourselves on maintaining a small town feel. Our vibrant culture, art scene, culinary options, pet friendly events and breweries make Tucson a city in which you’ll never grow bored! Our unique climate allows for a variety of outdoor and nature related activities all times of the year, including skiing, stargazing at one of the numerous area observatories, golfing on championship courses, rock climbing, exploring vineyards, attend University of Arizona sporting events, hiking, and enjoying gorgeous mountain views in every direction.
If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please contact Malorie Rutledge at mrutledge@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at www.petvetcareers.com.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Position Overview: Supports and adds value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and exceptional service. Performs a variety of clerical and customer service work in providing support to the hospital.
Essential Functions:
- Offers owners and potential owners a warm and friendly greeting in person or on the phone; answers their questions.
- Provide top-notch customer service.
- Maintain a professional appearance (clothes and attitude).
- Identify and work compassionately with clients in various emotional states.
- Responds to inquiries about the range of services the practice provides and the species it treats; refers to the appropriate department/staff member as needed.
- Coordinates the flow of pets and owners in the lobby; placates owners distressed by long waits, scheduling glitches, and other problems.
- Recognizes the symptoms of pets and owners in crisis; handles basic medical emergencies appropriately.
- Assists owners when picking up medications or special dietary products; answers questions.
- Inputs data to practice management software to check pets in; makes simple postings to accounts; compiles data for various reports.
- Types and edits a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other material ensuring accuracy.
- Receives and distributes incoming mail; processes and stamps outgoing mail.
- Performs cashiering duties; processes refunds, returns, and credits as needed.
- Organizes and processes all payment plans.
- Processes billing statements and collections.
- Coordinates and schedules appointments; calls owners scheduled for the next day to remind them of their appointments, appointment times, and any special instructions, such as the need for fasting, withholding or administering medications.
- May assist with retail sales.
- May weigh pets when they come in for exams, procedures, etc.
- Responds to client emails.
- Processes faxes.
- Shows up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift.
- Obtain previous records from other facilities and adds to patient chart.
- Calls clients whose pets are overdue for vaccines, grooming, medication refills, etc.
- Able to learn basic veterinary medicine terminology.
- Become familiar with retail products, medications, vaccinations, routine testing, and heartworm and flea preventatives and be able to confidently discuss with clients.
- Have a strong sense of excellent customer service and be able to provide that to clients even during high-stress situations.
- Be able to multi-task efficiently.
Receptionist Job Description:
- Able to identify conditions over the phone that can potentially be emergencies and scheduling those appointments appropriately.
- May take medication refill requests and messages for doctors.
- Able to use Windows-based computer systems, word processing, email, web search, and other skills needed to effectively use software.
- Able to reconcile the drawer and complete end-of-day duties at the close of the day.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Customer Service: Displays a desire to provide outstanding services and exceed customer expectations.
- Communication: Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.
- Energy and Productivity: Completes tasks quickly and thoroughly without prompting.
- Flexibility and Multi-tasking: Adapts easily to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.
- Administrative Ability: Uses appropriate administrative and clerical procedures and systems for managing office work.
- Dependability: Demonstrates responsibility in completing all job tasks.
- Team orientation: Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
- Organization and Attention to Detail: Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents.
- Time Management: Manages time and prioritizes work tasks effectively.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
- Knowledge of clerical procedures such as alphabetizing files and records.
- Ability to provide great customer service in a courteous, prompt, and efficient manner.
- Ability to perform cashier duties accurately.
- Ability to multitask and pay close attention to details.
- Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays.
- Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
- May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds).
The list of essential functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Why Consider Our Tucson Hospital?
At Pet Doctor, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.
Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.
We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.
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We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Pet Doctor, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.- Pet Doctor Team
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