Ethos Veterinary Health
Kennel Assistant, Summit Veterinary Referral Center
ER - KA - Tacoma, WA - Full Time
Join Our Team at Summit Veterinary Referral Center!
Summit Veterinary Referral Center is seeking a Kennel Assistant
The best part about being a Kennel Assistant is the opportunity for growth! We are seeking a driven Kennel Assistant to help us care for our hospital and patients. This position is perfect for someone who is looking for experience, likes working in a fast-paced environment and pays close attention to detail.
Your role:
- Support and assist the janitorial team in maintaining a clean hospital
- Ensuring kennels, and cages are cleaned
- Cleaning treatment and ward areas after use
- Ensuring laundry is done and maintained
- Ensuring food and water dishes are washed
- Stocking treatment, ward and kennel areas
- Assisting Veterinary Assistants and Technicians as needed
- Other duties may be assigned as needed
Who you are:
- Experience in the veterinary field preferred, but we are willing to train the right person
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Great communication skills
- Compassionate, reliable, detail oriented, dependable, trustworthy
Availability:
- ER Operates 7 days/wk, 24 hours, 365 days/year
- Surgery Operated 5 days/wk
- Shifts may vary weekly depending on need
Benefits:
- Hourly pay range- $16.00 - $20.00 depending on experience
- Night differential paid for any hours worked within 6pm-6am
- Monday- Thursday $3/hr
- Friday-Sunday $5/hr
Interested in joining our team?
Why Summit: At Summit Veterinary Referral Center, we pride ourselves on being the largest Emergency and Specialty Center in the South Puget Sound region. With specialists in various fields, we deliver comprehensive patient and client care. Our culture promotes collaboration, passion for best medicine, and continuous learning and development. We prioritize your well-being with structures in place to reduce burnout and support your growth and success.Join Our Team: If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners, apply now and become a valued member of our dedicated team at Summit Veterinary Referral Center!
If you are interested in applying and meet the qualifications, please complete the application and make sure to include an updated resume.
About Ethos: Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
