Careers

About the Role

Berrien Veterinary Services is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to become an essential part of our exceptional team. As a Kennel Assistant, you will be crucial in maintaining the hospital's cleanliness, caring for our patients, supporting your fellow team members, and delivering outstanding customer service to our clients.

At Berrien Veterinary Services, we take work-life balance and personal well-being seriously. Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care. We also offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and positive work environment, including:

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 
• Access to our VetCor Techlife Facebook group, including thousands of veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Animal Care and Treatment Responsibilities

• Restraining patients with assistance
• Obtaining fecal/urine samples
• Medicating patients with direct supervision
• Assisting with nail trims, ear cleanings, or other minor tasks when asked
• Knowledge of contagious disease and isolation protocol
• Knowledge of safety protocols when opening cages/walking patients
• Always maintaining a high standard of patient care
• Knowledge of certain behaviors of animals
• The ability to admit or ask questions when directions are unclear

Customer Service Responsibilities

• Assisting receptionists when needed
• Filling prescriptions with direct supervision
• Assisting clients with multiple pets or large purchases
• Assisting with patient discharge when needed
• Maintaining compassion, sympathy, and professionalism during high-stress situations

Hospital Cleanliness Responsibilities

• Following weekly & monthly task lists
• Daily vacuuming/mopping of the hospital
• Changing garbage daily
• Dailey dusting throughout the hospital
• Cleaning surgery tables & trays
• Cleaning & maintaining sinks
• Maintaining clean kennels at all times for hospitalized patients. This includes cleaning litter boxes, changing bedding, and cleaning kennels
• Replenishing supplies: paper towels, garbage bags, air fresheners, etc.
• Cleaning kitchen and break areas
• Overall maintenance of the sights, sounds, and smells of the hospital

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years old to work at Berrien Veterinary Services.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can deal with stressed, ill, or painful patients.
• Can stay calm and efficient at all times while working.
• Approaches his/her job duties maturely.
• Can support and be part of a team; works well with all levels of hospital team members.
• Has excellent communication skills with clients and other staff members.
• Can conduct himself/herself confidently and professionally even when stressed and focused on individual tasks.
• Can work independently on assigned tasks and accept directions on given assignments; can understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Think you’re the Kennel Assistant we’re looking for?  Apply today so we can meet you!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Berrien Veterinary Services 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.