Veterinary Kennel Technician
Alliance Animal Health•Abilene, TX
•$12 - $13•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 (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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