Kennel Technician - Opelika, AL

Vetcor•Opelika, AL

23h

About The Position

Opelika Animal Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Technician! Position Details Role: Kennel Technician Status: Full-time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience Schedule: 30-40 hours with rotating schedule, including some Saturday and Sunday shifts Opelika Animal Hospital is looking for a kennel technician to join our team! Our team consists of highly skilled veterinarians and staff. Together we have a combined 110 years of experience in veterinary medicine. Our knowledge and experience allow us to provide the best medical care possible for your pet. Loving and humane treatment of animals is our top priority, and we are committed to providing the treatment needed for your pet to live a long and happy life.

Requirements

Previous experience caring for animals
Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Physically fit and agile
Capacity to lift to 50 pounds unaided.
A passion for animal welfare
Available to work evenings, on weekends and public holidays
experience required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as kennel tech preferred.

Responsibilities

Transporting pets to and from kennels.
Ensuring that the animals always have ample fresh food and water
Cleaning animal waste, spilled food, hair and other debris from kennels
Accompany animals on walks, if required
Calming animals that are in distress
Bathing dogs and cats
Reporting significant changes in functioning to the Veterinarian or medical professional on duty
Evacuating all animals in case of an emergency
Assisting Veterinarians

Benefits

A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
Referral bonus program
Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program