At Rau Animal Hospital, we have been committed to providing comprehensive medical care to the Glenside community for over 90 years. Our services range from wellness exams and house calls to intensive care and surgical procedures. We utilize the most current standards of care to ensure your pet's health and well-being. Our team specializes in comprehensive wellness care, aiming to keep your pet healthy now and in the future. We offer a variety of services, including dental care, diagnostic imaging, laser therapy, and surgery. Our in-house laboratory allows us to perform serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis, and parasite testing, ensuring timely and accurate results. Located in Glenside, PA, our hospital is part of a vibrant community with a rich history and a small-town feel. The area offers a variety of parks, local shops, and dining options, providing a welcoming environment for both residents and visitors. If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and are looking to join a team that values excellence, compassion, and community, Rau Animal Hospital is the place for you. We invite you to be a part of our mission to provide outstanding care to pets and their families. The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient, and healthy environment for the animals being 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 boarding pets. Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.). Walk animals three times per shift. Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems. Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat. Unpack deliveries of hospital supplies. Monitor trash levels throughout the hospital and take out trash and recycling as needed. Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Technicians/Assistants 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. 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 technician. Pay range of $13.00-$14.00/hour based on experience Discounted Veterinary Care SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs Teladoc 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).