Kennel Assistant

Kennel Technician - Blue Ridge Pet Resort and Spa 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. 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 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 NVA 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, NVA 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. NVA 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr