Kennel Assistant

Kennel Assistant (Part-Time)
- Oakmount Veterinary Centre, Burnley, Burnley, North West
- Discipline: Non-clinical Support
- Part Time
- Up to £17,839 per annum

**Are you looking for a career with animals? Are you hard working, enthusiastic and eager to work alongside a team of committed animal lovers?**:
We have an amazing opportunity for you we are looking to recruit a Kennel Assistant to join our team

The kennel assistant role is a 4 day on 4 day off rotation including some weekend and bank holiday cover as required. The hours of work are normally 8:00am-5:00pm with an hour off for lunch.
- We find this is an excellent introduction into the veterinary profession, allowing you to learn and develop your knowledge and skills whilst working.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Inpatient care.
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in kennel areas.
- Assisting Nurses & Vets.
- Laundry
- Stocking of kennel consumables.
- Supporting with new initiatives as required.
- Adhering to all SOP’s.
- Communicating with clients effectively & maintaining a high professional standard of customer service and care.
- Maintaining a good working relationship with all members of the practice.
- Fulfilling the obligations of the rota, sick cover/on call rota & bank holiday cover.
- Carrying out any reasonable requests made by members of the management team.

**Inpatient care to include**:

- TPR
- Medicating (under RVN guidance)
- Checking patency on IV lines
- Carrying out any procedures on inpatients highlighted (under supervision)
- Keeping accurate records, including, updating the hospital forms and computer; bill any meds or consumables used
- Keeping washing machine topped up o Folding away washing in appropriate cupboards
- Cleaning the ambulance daily and ensuring it is ready for transporting patients.
- Ensuring daily, weekly and monthly cleaning is carried out to a high standard in hospital, kennels, cattery & the laundry room & recorded in the cleaning folder.
- Ensuring the outside is kept free from litter & poo bins regularly emptied.
- Assisting the Vets and Nurses as and when appropriate.
- Being fully aware of all Health & Safety issues and reading all information supplied.
- Participating in appraisal and reviews.
- Carry out stock orders when required and assist with the biannual stock take.

**Why Join Us?**:
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly, experienced team in a varied and rewarding role. If you love animals, enjoy helping people, and want to be part of a practice that values kindness, teamwork, and professionalism, we’d love to hear from you.

**In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from**:
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- 6.6 Weeks annual leave FTE
- Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
- Non-accidental injury support
- Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
- Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
- Pension scheme
- Discounted staff pet care

Oakmount Veterinary Centre, Burnley
- Trafalgar Street, Burnley, Burnley, BB11 1TP, United Kingdom

**Animals treated**
- Dogs, cats & small pets
- Exotic Friendly