Kennel Technician

Westside Animal Hospital is looking for a part-time or full-time kennel technician to add to our team!

In a market full of corporate, high-volume clinics, we are a locally-owned, small business. Our excellence in medical and surgical care, along with our focus on building and maintaining relationships with our clients, ensuring they’re informed and shown compassion, is what sets us apart. We have a wonderful, supportive team, who all take their work seriously but not themselves. As much as we enjoy our work-family, we value time with our own families just as much. To facilitate work-life balance we have standard operational hours which we do our best to strictly adhere to. We are open Monday-Friday with only half-days on Wednesdays. No two days are the same at our clinic and that’s part of what keeps us motivated! We see mostly cats and dogs, but our patients also include rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets and geckos. We love the balance of educating new pet owners, counseling owners when a beloved pet is at a crossroads, and restoring health and wellness through surgical innovation.

We are seeking a diligent and reliable Kennel Technician to join our team. The Kennel Technician will be responsible for ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards are upheld throughout the clinic. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining a welcoming and sanitary environment for our animal patients, their owners, and our staff.

**Responsibilities:**

1. Perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors.

2. Clean and sanitize exam rooms, kennels, and other public spaces.

3. Empty and sanitize trash receptacles regularly.

4. Maintain cleanliness in restrooms, including restocking supplies as needed.

5. Ensure cleaning supplies and equipment are properly stocked and maintained.

6. Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and report any shortages or maintenance

issues.

7. Follow safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and maintain a safe

working environment.

8. Feed, walk, & monitor patients and their spaces.

9. Handle and properly/gently restrain large patients and nervous/anxious patients

10. Assist technicians and doctors in exam rooms or with kennel patients as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with animals in a professional setting is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of animal care and husbandry practices.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Physical stamina and the ability to lift and move heavy objects and animals as needed.

For full-time employees, we offer a competitive salary, health insurance, 401K, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability coverage, discounted veterinary services for employee pets, paid time-off, and annual uniform allowance.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Augusta, GA 30909 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $13