What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Technician position at Animal Family Practice Veterinary Hospital?
Our team is growing! Start your career in veterinary medicine as a full-time Kennel Technician. No previous experience is required and you will receive on the job training with the opportunity for advancement as your skills grow.
As a member of our small and specialized team, your job duties will include, but not be limited to:
· Assisting the veterinarian and veterinary technicians with providing exceptional and compassionate hands-on care to our patients during appointments, procedures, lab testing, and surgery
· Providing great customer service to our clients over the phone and in person
· Providing exceptional and compassionate daily care, exercise and attention to the pets in our care and reporting any health concerns
· Administering medications, food and water to pets in our care
· Maintaining a clean hospital environment and clean pet accommodations
We are looking for someone who:
- Loves animals and loves giving them the best care
- Loves people and loves providing them the best customer service
- Has excellent customer service skills and loves being of service to others
- Is outgoing and friendly with a positive, cheerful attitude
- Is efficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Is a team player but also self driven and works well without supervision
- Has a very strong attention to detail
- Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Has good math, computer and typing skills
- Is available for full-time work from Monday through Friday and some weekends
Some weekend work is required. Salary will depend on previous experience, skills and training. Must be able to bend and lift or help lift pets, restrain pets, and stand for long periods of time. Must be comfortable being present and assisting while surgery is performed, during end of life care, working around needles, pet patient's blood, bodily fluids and waste. Drug screening and background check required. Apply online or in person.
Come join our team and have fun while working to make a difference for our clients and their pets!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $14