Kennel Technician/Pet Care Assistant
About The Position
Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to join our team! Our Care team is dedicated to the care and comfort of our patients while providing critical support to the veterinary team. In this role, you will focus on patient husbandry and care as well as general housekeeping duties throughout the hospital. You will provide meals and walks to boarding patients, administer medication, and monitor for any medical or behavioral concerns while providing detailed documentation about your observations. You will ensure kennels, common spaces and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies. This position is ideal for those who are self-driven, detail-oriented, enjoy cleaning and organization, and are interested in growing professionally in the field of veterinary medicine.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant / kennel technician preferred
- Will consider related experience within animal care such as boarding / doggy daycare attendant, FFA or 4H background
- A genuine passion for animal care and patient wellbeing
- Confidence working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
- Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision
- Strong awareness of animal behavior and willingness to learn patient safety and handling techniques
- Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative
- A positive, team-oriented attitude
- Physical ability to meet the demands of a hands-on animal care role
- Interest in learning and growing within the veterinary profession
Responsibilities
- Provide meals and walks to boarding patients
- Administer medication
- Monitor for any medical or behavioral concerns
- Provide detailed documentation about observations
- Ensure kennels, common spaces and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies
- Patient husbandry and care
- General housekeeping duties throughout the hospital
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
- Flea & Heartworm meds for up to 2 pets at no cost
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
