What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Kennel Technician position at Healing Hands Animal Hospital?
Healing Hands Animal Hospital -
Are you ready to start the next chapter of your life with an actual career instead of just a job? Healing Hands Animal Hospital has an incredible opportunity for a Veterinary Kennel Technician. This friendly and energetic clinic is working to keep our furry companions healthy and well cared for.
A veterinary kennel technician is responsible for the daily care of animals in a veterinary clinic or boarding facility, including feeding, walking, cleaning kennels, monitoring health, and providing enrichment activities, while adhering to strict sanitation protocols and reporting any concerns to veterinary staff regarding animal health or behavior.
Key responsibilities may include but are not limited to :
Animal Care :
Feeding animals according to a set schedule and dietary needs
- Walking and exercising animals in designated areas
- Providing enrichment activities like toys and playtime
- Monitoring animal health, observing for signs of illness or distress and reporting to veterinary staff
Kennel and Hospital Care :
Cleaning and disinfecting animal cages, runs, and play areas regularly
Animal Handling :
Safely restraining animals for examinations or procedures as needed
Required Skills and Qualifications :
Healing Hands Veterinary Hospital has proudly served the beloved pets of Burgaw, NC area since 1995. We are under new management and are expanding quickly. Exemplary patient care and client service are our #1 priority, and with that we have a busy office to care for pets as well as the ability to perform in-home care and services. This is your chance to join a team that gets to make a difference with what they do each and every day. You are invited to apply!