CAC Employee Handbook June 2024

Uniforms may, at times, be purchased by the Clinic. Otherwise, clothing is the responsibility of the employee, and he or she will be responsible for keeping it clean and well-maintained. Shorts are not allowed if the person is working with the public. An employee may be asked to change clothing if it is deemed unacceptable. Jewelry can be worn if it is safe. Piercings must be discreet; tattoos must remain covered; and clothing, in particularly clothing with printed language, must be professional and appropriate for our office environment. In that many people are sensitive or allergic to certain fragrances, employees should refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. Hair should remain clean and well-groomed.

Good Housekeeping

A clean workplace promotes safety and is inviting to customers and potential customers. Employees will find it easier to do their job if there work area is clean and orderly. If everyone does their share in practicing good housekeeping, the Clinic work environment will be safer and more productive. It is important to keep work areas sterile and use refrigeration as indicated for medical use only.

Good housekeeping applies to all Community Animal Clinic property – inside and out.

Security Inspections

From time to time, Community Animal Clinic may conduct internal investigations pertaining to security, auditing, or work-related matters. Employees are required to cooperate fully with and assist in these investigations, if requested to do so. Whenever necessary, in the Clinic’s discretion, work areas (desks, files cabinets, etc.) and personal belongings (hand bags, vehicles, etc.) may be subject to search without notice. The business will generally try to obtain an employee’s consent before conducting a search of work areas or personal belongings, but may not always be able to do so.

Computer Security:

Certain practice-related information is stored within computer systems, and it is imperative that this information be protected. The computers shall be backed up on a routine basis and this information, whether drive, tape or diskette, is securely held off-premises.

23