What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel / Vet Tech Apprentice Technician position at Boyette Animal Hospital?
The Kennel / Vet Tech Apprentice Technician provides care and the basic needs of animals that are being groomed, boarded or that are patients of Boyette Animal Hospital, including cleaning of cages, runs and ward areas, laundry, walking, and proper feeding, and care animals being boarded. The position will provide animal handling experience and will teach to medicate animals and perform some basic laboratory tests. etc. Please note that animals will require care seven days a week, including holidays.
After one year, the Kennel / Vet Tech Apprentice Technician may qualify for technician assistant or veterinary assistant positions, as they become available.
Primary Job Responsibilities: Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition and obvious signs of distress. Unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will sit or stand for periods of a time
- Must be able to lift 40lbs unassisted
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- May be required to work an off shift or weekends as needed for coverage and meetings.
BOYETTE ANIMAL HOSPITAL will ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (with or without sexual conduct), age, disability, [alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation] or any other characteristic protected by law. BOYETTE ANIMAL HOSPITAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- kennel: 1 year (Required)
- Animal restraint: 1 year (Required)
- dog day care: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $17