Veterinary Kennel Technician

Alliance Animal Health • Abilene, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kennel technicians are responsible for the day-to-day care of pet resort guests and for the cleanliness and sanitation of the Pet Resort interior and exterior. This includes feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, and monitoring the well-being of dogs and cats. The kennel tech will also occasionally assist doctors and technicians with pet restraint for procedures or anesthesia induction.

Requirements

• A love for animals.
• Ability to warmly welcome and compassionately care for pets.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to admit and discharge pets.
• Ability to reassure nervous "parents" that their pets are well-cared for.
• Ability to remain professional and courteous to clients and co-workers.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once with many interruptions.
• Ability to empathize with clients and remain compassionate and well-mannered under all circumstances.
• Firm belief in the quality of care provided and ability to communicate this to clients.
• Ability to learn and understand services and health recommendations and communicate them to clients.
• Sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects.
• Dexterity and confidence to handle and administer medications.
• Dexterity and confidence to bathe pets who may be scared or aggressive.
• Ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, and bathing of dogs and cats.
• Monitoring the well-being of dogs and cats.
• Assisting doctors and technicians with pet restraint for procedures or anesthesia induction.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of the Pet Resort interior and exterior.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Liability insurance
• 401k
• 401k matching program
• Life insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Time
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Continuing Education Allowance (for licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (for AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program)
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program
• Personal Pet Discounts
• Holiday Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees