Kennel Technician

AmeriVet • Edmond, OK

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Animal Medical Center I-35 is looking for a dependable, motivated Kennel Technician to join our team! We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with animals and takes pride in making every pet’s experience safe, comfortable, clean, and enjoyable. The ideal candidate is task-oriented, self-motivated, and able to stay productive without constant supervision. This is a hands-on position that requires someone who sees what needs to be done and takes the initiative to do it. We want someone who treats every pet as if they were their own and understands that the little things can make a big difference in a pet’s stay. This position also supports the medical team and overall hospital operations when needed. Our ideal candidate is willing to jump in, help wherever needed, and contribute to keeping the entire hospital clean, organized, and running smoothly.

Requirements

• Loves animals and genuinely enjoys caring for them.
• Is naturally task-oriented, productive, and motivated.
• Can look around and recognize what needs to be done without waiting to be told.
• Requires minimal oversight from management once trained.
• Takes ownership of their responsibilities and follows through.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Is dependable and punctual.
• Is comfortable with a fast-paced, physical work environment.
• Is comfortable handling dogs and cats of various sizes, breeds, personalities, and temperaments.
• Is comfortable communicating with clients in a friendly and professional manner.
• Is willing to learn additional pet care and grooming skills.
• Is willing to help the medical team and other departments when needed.
• Understands that excellent boarding care is about more than just feeding and cleaning. It is about creating a positive experience for the pet and peace of mind for their owner.
• Is willing to help wherever needed and works well as part of a team.
• Has flexible availability and is willing to work some weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent daily care for boarding dogs and cats, including feeding, watering, medication administration as directed, exercise, enrichment, and monitoring.
• Maintain clean, organized, and comfortable kennels and boarding areas throughout the day.
• Monitor pets for changes in behavior, appetite, attitude, or health and communicate concerns promptly to the appropriate team member.
• Provide pets with attention, affection, enrichment, and interaction appropriate for their individual needs.
• Follow all hospital and boarding protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and boarding pets.
• Give every pet individualized attention and work to make their stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
• Bathe and dry pets as needed for boarding, grooming, medical, or client requests.
• Perform nail trims safely and appropriately.
• Perform anal gland expressions when requested.
• Clean pets' ears and maintain appropriate hygiene.
• Brush and maintain coats as needed.
• Communicate any abnormalities, skin issues, ear concerns, injuries, or other observations to the medical team.
• Handle pets safely and appropriately based on their temperament and individual needs.
• Keep kennel areas, supplies, laundry, and workspaces clean, stocked, and organized.
• Clean and maintain common areas throughout the hospital.
• Help with hospital laundry, dishes, trash, cleaning, stocking, and other daily housekeeping responsibilities.
• Assist the medical team with appropriate tasks when needed.
• Help prepare rooms, restock supplies, clean equipment, and maintain an organized work environment.
• Recognize what needs to be done throughout the hospital and take initiative rather than waiting to be assigned every task.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and team members.
• Interact professionally and warmly with clients during drop-off and pick-up.
• Help clients feel confident that their pets were well cared for while staying with us.
• Be able to enthusiastically share positive updates with clients about their pet’s stay and let them know how much their pet was loved and cared for.
• Create a positive experience that makes clients feel comfortable choosing Animal Medical Center I-35 for their pet’s boarding needs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• performance bonuses
• 401(k) matching
• student loan assistance
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• mental health resources
• Generous paid time off and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed