Animal Caretaker Job in Purcellville, VA

Kennel Technician - Blue Ridge Pet Resort and Spa

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• 120 E Cornwell Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132, USA

• Full-time

Company Description

At Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates, we employ the finest veterinary professionals to deliver high-quality medical services while promoting a culture of compassion and authenticity. We cultivate attractive working environments and cultures for every hospital staff member, making sure they have the resources to give every pet accurate attention and keep clients well-informed.

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Job Description

Our Pet Resort is hiring various staff members that will cover a variety of areas from the front desk receptionist, pet daycare, and kennel tech responsibilities. If you enjoy a diverse work environment and love pets, you'll fit right in here at Blue Ridge.

Various schedules are available. Normally these are 8 hours schedules. Mornings, Mid-day and PM

Qualifications

Overall Requirements

• Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays
• Must have transportation

Reception Qualifications

We are looking for someone that is personable and has great social skills. Receptionists are the face of the business and must be comfortable greeting clients and dealing with confrontation in a professional manner. Some skills we look for are as follows;

1) Professional Appearance

2) Hardworking and able to work under fast-paced pressure situations.

3) Able to multitask

4) Professional communication skills - Oral and written

5) Kind and outspoken (not shy and comfortable chatting with clients)

6) Comfortable with and knows the way around a computer as well as excel and word

7) Comfortable answering the phone to help clients.

8) Animal lover - Clients love it when the receptionist dote on animals.

9) Comfortable handling cash drawer and credit card machine

10) Organized

11) Able to prioritize client service before busywork

12) Team player and willing to work with others to best assist clients.

13) Willing to be trained and able to receive and incorporate constructive feedback.

Kennel Qualifications

1) Hardworking

2) Ok under stressful situations

3) Can handle cleaning animal waste including but not limited to feces, urine, vomit, and other animal bodily fluids.

4) No animal allergies or allergies to bleach and cleaners

5) No injuries - Must be able to do heavy lifting scrubbing and cleaning and lifting animals out of crates and into baths.

6) Flexible work schedule (am shifts 5:45am - 2:45pm, pm shift 1:30pm - 10:30pm.)

7) Team player and self-motivated - Should be able to take instructions from shift supervisors but also be able to stay self-motivated while cleaning and attending to their assigned wards.

8) Willing to learn

9) Animal handling experience is welcome but not required if willing to learn.

10) Respect for animals and the cautions and dangers that come along with the job.

11) Willingness to learn and be trained as well as receive constructive feedback to better animal husbandry skills.

Additional information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Benefits

We reward leadership and excellence with:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities
• In-house Training

If you are looking for a career adventure and an opportunity for unmatched personal growth, we want to hear from you.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [email protected]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.