Lambs Gap Animal Hospital is looking for a positive, outgoing individual to join our team as a kennel attendant/veterinary assistant. We are a well-established, four-doctor general practice that has been providing care for companion animals and pocket pets in Mechanicsburg, PA, for over 25 years. We offer a wide range of services to provide the best comprehensive, quality care to our patients.
This is a part-time position. Hours include evenings, weekends, and some holiday shifts. This can be a seasonal/temporary or permanent position.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
- Assist with the daily care and well-being of boarding and hospitalized patients
Provide food, water, and medication to dogs and cats as directed - Take dogs into fenced yard for potty breaks and exercise
- Monitor animal behavior and report any concerns to the doctor
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Interact with clients during admission and discharge of patients
- Fill prescription medications under doctor direction
- Assist with and restrain for appointments for services such as nail trims, blood draws, and injections
- Cleaning duties including: laundry, scooping dog waste in yard, washing dishes, taking out the trash, sweeping/mopping floors, cleaning exam rooms, cleaning and sanitizing cages/runs, scooping and cleaning litter pans
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone:
- Who is able to handle animals with care and compassion
- Who is outgoing and personable
- Who is able to multitask calmly and work as part of a team
- Who is detail-oriented
- Who is dependable and reliable
- Who has a high work ethic and a positive attitude
- Who has strong communication skills and a customer service-oriented attitude
* Previous experience in animal care or a related field is preferred but not required
Benefits include:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- 529 Savings Plan
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a hospital with a fun-loving, yet professional, atmosphere! We look forward to hearing from you!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Lambs Gap Animal Hospital and VetCor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
