We provide a veterinary home for you and your pets with the highest quality medicine, a wide variety of services, and the honesty and respect you deserve. Our focus is on your best interests and treating each of our patients as a unique individual. Your pet will receive excellent patient care, based on our commitment to treating all pets as if they were our own, and we will continue to seek knowledge and experience in the most recent advancements in veterinary medicine to assure your pet is getting the optimum care he or she deserves. If you could choose your family, what characteristics would you look for? The College Park Road Veterinary Clinic and Boarding Kennel Family embodies many of the values and traits one would wish for in a family. DEPENDABILITY: College Park Road Veterinary Clinic and Boarding Kennel has been a part of the greater Charleston community for over 30 years. We have been providing thoughtful, quality veterinary care for multiple generations and their pets. We will always be here to assist you in getting the best care for your pet. DEDICATION: We choose to go into the veterinary profession not only as a job, but it is a calling, a passion that every member of our staff has. We dedicate not only our minds but also our hearts to everything we do. We support each other and work as a cohesive unit which elevates the care we provide. There is also a dedication to continuing to improve the quality of care we offer. All our staff is constantly reading, training, and improving our skills so you have the best veterinary care possible. COMPASSION / UNDERSTANDING: We understand every individual and every situation is unique. We get to know our clients and patient by truly listening to what your concerns are, and then we will tailor our service accordingly. We know people have very busy schedules. We are flexible and offer many different options to allow you a convenient and prompt option to suit any schedule. If you want a warm and welcoming home to bring your furry family member to receive personalized, high-quality, considerate care, come where you are part of the family at College Park Road Veterinary Clinic and Boarding Kennel. The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant: Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds. Feed hospitalized animals and boarders. Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.). Walk animals three times a day. Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Technician/Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems. Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily. Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat. Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Assistant with restraint and treatment of animals. Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc. Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients. Weekend availability. High School diploma or GED preferred. Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts. Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations. Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. Previous experience as a kennel assistant Pay range of $15-$17/hour based on experience Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Short Term Disability Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7 Discounted Veterinary Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program) A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people! Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).