To contact us regarding employment opportunities, please e-mail Mel Farrington at farringtonmelissa@hotmail.com

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS:

Receptionist & Animal Care Provider

We have immediate openings in our Receptionist Department. The current starting pay is $10.00/hour. We are looking for applicants that are willing to share some of the burden of weekends and evenings shift. This position can be full or part-time depending on your needs. Our benefit package for full-time employees if very competitive.

We welcome your interest in other departments as well. While we do not have any immediate openings, the demands of providing flexible scheduling for our current 47 staff members creates job opportunities we often cannot anticipate.

Receptionist:

The old adage is true: “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”. Our receptionist serves as our customer care specialist. The way our clients are first greeted is a reflection on all of us. Candidates must truly possess a desire to work with the public and enjoy helping people. The work environment our employees must function in is fast paced, demanding, and at times very stressful. Our employees have to learn how to work effectively as a team. There are usually 6 to 8 immediate team members working closely together per shift in this department. Computer skills a must.

Training is usually a 6 month process before employees begin to relax and feel a sense of confidence and independence. During this initial six months process, the new employees often feel frustrated by their lack of knowledge, training and their need to multi task and achieve the demands of their job successfully. The receptionist must be trained on our phone system which handles over 200 calls a day. Mastering our computer system is one of the first challenges as well. They must also learn our medical records system, admitting and discharging patients and basic pharmacology. In addition, employees must learn how to properly respond to the enormous volume of pet related questions. While this job has its stressful moments, what keeps employees coming back to work each day is the satisfaction of knowing they have made a difference in people and pets lives. This job is one of service and giving to others, in doing so you always get so much more back in return.

This department is staffed from 7:30 am to 11 pm Monday – Friday,

7:30 am to 5 pm on Saturday and from 7:30 am to 2 pm on Sunday

Animal Care Provider/Kitty Kottage

CATS, CATS, CATS and more CATS! This is a job for the extreme cat lover. Our guests are located in their own building with their own demanding sense of perfection. Feeding, cleaning, medicating, holding and loving these feline companions is your most important job of the day. Charting and attention to detail is a must. The ability to determine our guest normal behavior from abnormal is a critical element we are looking for in an employee. The hours are great too. This is a perfect position for a Mom who is just looking for a few hours during the school day or person who wants a part-time job with flexible hours. This department is staffed 7 days a week and hours vary depending on the number of guest.

Animal Care Providers / Hospital

Our hospital cares for many patients each day. Some of them are sick, some recovering from surgery, and some have been dropped off for evaluations for the day. Animal care providers must be nurturing and kind by nature. They must have keen assessment skills and the ability to communicate their thoughts effectively to the doctors and other team members.

Candidates must be able to multitask and take direction from multiple people without getting flustered. The responsibility of caring for animals is not to be taken lightly. We require a great deal of documentation in this role as well. Good record keeping and attention to detail is a must. Computer skills are helpful. You must be able to lift at least 50 lbs, be on your feet all day, and move at a fast past with a demanding schedule. The rewards of this job are many. Animals are very appreciative and give so much more love back than we will ever be capable of giving to them. It is wonderful to see very sick pets reunited with their families, knowing that would not have been possible without your efforts and the rest of the team. This department is staff 7am to 11pm or later -- 7 days a week

Animal Care Provider/Canine Boarding Facility

If you love dogs this is the place for you. We have 35-40 dogs that we feed, clean and care for everyday. They are happy, healthy, and excited about their trip away from home.

They are also very loud and full of energy – so patience, and noise tolerance is a must. You will be required to perform tasks such as: hosing the runs, cleaning the inside of the cages, feeding, and giving oral medications. You will be expected to learn what is “normal behavior” for our guests quickly, so if they are having an off day you will notice immediately. There is lots of charting in this job- so attention to detail is a must. We also offer our guest individual playtimes, and baths which is also done by the animal care providers. This job is a lot like farm work in the fact the chores need to get done regardless of the weather. You must be willing to work outdoors despite the rain, snow, heat or cold. With canine sleepovers and baths there is always tons of laundry. This department is responsible for getting all the laundry done for both the hospital and boarding facility. Computer skills are helpful.

Hours are 7am to 3 pm 7 days a week. The hospital staff assumes responsibility for the boarding facility after 3pm. Frequently, staff is rotated between the two departments boarding animal care and hospital animal care.

Veterinary Technician

Our veterinary technicians work directly under the supervision of the doctors. They are held to the highest standards as a patient advocate and client liaison. Their level of responsibility is extremely high. They must have strong technical skills, communication skills and team building skills. Computer skills required. They have responsibilities in running our In- Laboratory, Radiology Department, Treatment Room, Surgery Room, and assisting in our Office appointments. Each Veterinary Technician is given opportunities to grow and diversify in her career. Many of our Technicians have started with us as Animal Care providers and developed their skills to that of a Licensed Veterinary Technician. This department is staffed from 7am to 11pm or later, 7 days a week.

Retail Store

Our retail store specializes in catering to the most discriminating shopper be it “ Man or Beast”. Employees in this department need to learn a lot about pet health and nutrition.

The desire to educate and socialize with people is a must. We want our clients to relax and feel at home with us while they shop. Your ability to make them feel comfortable is a key attribute we are looking for. You must also be able to carry 50 pound bags of food. This job requires a lot of lifting and restocking of heavy items.

You also need computer skills. The store is staffed from 8am to 6:30 pm Monday – Friday and from 8am to 5:30 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 2pm on Sunday.

Professional Groomer

We have 2 grooming salons on site. We offer professional grooming 3 days a week and light grooming and bathing services 5 days a week. We are always interested in meeting other groomers that share our same passion for the profession. Our mission is to help pets maintain healthy skin and coats while enjoying a positive relaxed experience every time they visit us. If you are a groomer, you know what a challenging, demanding job this can be. We would love to meet you and give you a tour of our facility.

Student Internships

One of our most rewarding experiences is participating in school internship programs. We serve as a host location for many students that need a certain number of hours to complete their educational requirements either on a high school or college level. These postitions usually run for 1 or 2 semesters, but have been known to run longer. We generally have 4-6 students per semester. Students generally start in an animal care position, unless they are in a veterinary technology program with specific requirements.

The majority of our Internship positions are paid. The student must be at least 16 years of age and have references from their teachers.

We thank you for your interest in SAND ROAD ANIMAL HOSPTIAL, LLC. If you would like further information please contact Melissa Farrington Monday – Friday from 1pm – 9 pm or e-mail her at farringtonmelissa@hotmail.com. We also strongly encourage you to stop in to visit us in person.