Lodge / Clinic Assistant

Job Description

The Lodge/Clinic Assistant shall be responsible to ensure the proper care of all TVA patients both in house and during therapy appointments.

Benefits Include:

Free Day Play for employees dogs.

Vacation and PTO

Retail Product at cost

Pet benefit allowance (toward products and services)

Retirement Plan

Essential Functions

Comfortable working around and with all types of animals including, but not limited to, dogs and cats.

Work in collaboration with all other staff to ensure that TVA supports the delivery of high quality care to TVA patients.

Communicate with clients, as requested, clearly and accurately regarding their boarding and/or therapy

Primary Areas of Responsibility

Walk/feed/medicate/exercise overnight and day boarding patients

Observe & report any significant physical or behavioral changes

Check in day-boarding patients, overnight boarding patients; discharge patients as needed

Do group play sessions and walks as required. Maintain all records of activities in regards to feeding, medicating, exercise etc.

Clean/disinfect boarding and clinic areas

Included but not limited to laundry, dishes, sanitizing, steam cleaning

Maintain all areas in “tour-ready” condition

Sweeping, snow removal

Assist Veterinarian and/or Veterinary technicians as directed

Restrain and soothe patients appropriately during therapy appointments

Help to maintain Patient Records

Learn to perform certain aspects of physical therapy under the licensed technicians' supervision

Filling out charts appropriately.

Client education

Supervise quality & cleanliness of equipment

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Hold and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License

Strong written and verbal communication.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Able to learn other platforms as needed

Ability to work with little to no supervision

Ability to follow, understand and apply operational and technical instruction.

Must be dependable and punctual.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Interpersonal skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to lift to 50 pounds

HAZARDS

Exposure to animals.

Exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Exposure to pharmaceuticals/hazardous waste.

Exposure to animal bodily fluids.

Exposure to sudden/frequent loud noises.

TheraVet Acres is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Lodge Assistant/ Clinic Assistant

Reports To: Lodge Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt (hourly) Starting pay $16.00 - $17.00 Commensurate with experience.

Location: Webster, NY

Hours: Position is a full time, generally 30-40 hours/week. Sunday-Saturday 7am-3:30 pm, 10:30am-7 pm or 2:00pm-10pm, including Holidays and Weekends.Company Description

With the latest educational and technological advancements in canine, equine, and feline rehabilitation we strive to help your pet with a speedy recovery from injury and/or surgery. We provide non-pharmacological pain management, increase their mobility and flexibility, and improve their endurance and agility. By providing our unique and compassionate services, we aim to maximize your pet's performance and improve the quality and longevity of his/her life.

Full-time