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Lake Forest Animal Hospital - Kennel Staff

VetEvolve
Full Timestaff
Forest, VirginiaPosted Yesterday

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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who is VetEvolve?</strong></p> <p>VetEvolve is a people-first organization that provides industry know-how and reliable support to veterinary teams, enabling them to deliver exceptional patient care. We focus on creating a genuine, supportive, people-focused environment that prioritizes each individual to ensure they are achieving their career goals and are fulfilled personally, professionally, and financially. Our culture is driven by the core values Serve, Evolve, and Trust, and every day our mission is to make things better for veterinary professionals.&nbsp;Hear why our veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our <a href="https://vetevolve.com/resources/videos" target="_blank">videos page</a>!</p> <hr> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p><a href="http://www.lynchburgvets.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Lake Forest Animal Hospital</strong>,</a>&nbsp;located on the outskirts of Lynchburg, Virginia is a small animal veterinary practice offering general practice, emergency, surgery, and dental services. Its team of veterinarians has a wealth of experience, one of whom — along with the practice manager — has been working there since it first opened. To date, many of its clientele have been bringing their pets to Lake Forest just as long for all of their veterinary needs. Lake Forest Animal Hospital has gained a reputation for its excellent care, recently earning the Lynchburg Living Bronze award for their level of dedication! Our close knit, family oriented, skilled and experienced team of doctors work extremely well together and we strive to provide schedules that work well for each member and their families.</p> <div class="n6owBd awi2gc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAIQAA" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Key Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></div> <div class="" data-bfc="" data-ved="2ahUKEwiCq9GT9KSUAxVvD1kFHeukMEEQi4wTegQIBBAA" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"> <ul class="KsbFXc U6u95" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"> <li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAQQAQ" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Cleaning and Sanitation:</strong> Daily cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing of kennels, cages, and exercise areas to prevent disease. This includes laundry (bedding, towels) and cleaning food/water bowls.</span></li> <li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAQQAg" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Animal Care and Hygiene:</strong> Providing food and fresh water according to schedules, with possible bathing of boarding pets.</span></li> <li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAQQAw" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Health Monitoring:</strong> Observing animal behavior for signs of stress, illness, or injury, and immediately reporting concerns to veterinary technicians or doctors.</span></li> <li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAQQBA" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Exercise and Enrichment:</strong> Walking dogs, providing playtime, and ensuring pets have a calm, comfortable environment.</span></li> <li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAQQBQ" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Support and Safety:</strong> Animal handling, moving animals securely, monitoring play time between dogs.&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAQQBg" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Documentation:</strong> Keeping accurate records of feeding, medication, behavior, and cleaning.</span></li> <li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAQQBw" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Client Interaction:</strong> Assisting with the boarding check-in/out process, including retrieving pet belongings.</span></li> <li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAQQCA" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Facility Maintenance:</strong> Maintaining cleanliness of the overall facility, including washing, drying, and stocking supplies.</span></li> </ul> </div> <div class="" data-bfc="" data-ved="2ahUKEwiCq9GT9KSUAxVvD1kFHeukMEEQi4wTegQIBRAA" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"> <div class="n6owBd awi2gc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAUQAQ" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Required Skills and Qualifications:</strong></div> </div> <div class="" data-bfc="" data-ved="2ahUKEwiCq9GT9KSUAxVvD1kFHeukMEEQi4wTegQIBhAA" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"> <ul class="KsbFXc U6u95" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"> <li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAYQAQ" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Physical Strength:</strong> Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and handle dogs of various sizes.</span></li> <li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAYQAg" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Compassion and Patience:</strong> Dedication to animal care, often in high-energy or stressful environments.</span></li> <li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAYQAw" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Communication:</strong> Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with team members and clients.</span></li> <li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAYQBA" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Attention to Detail:</strong> Monitoring for safety hazards and adhering to sanitation protocols.</span>&nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Ready to Learn More?</strong></p> <p>We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.</p></div>

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