Veterinary Kennel Technician

Frontier Veterinary Clinic•Abilene, TX

1d•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
Ability to remain compassionate and well-mannered under all circumstances
Firm belief in the quality of care provided
Ability to learn and understand services and health recommendations
Ability to clearly communicate services and health recommendations 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 pets
Watering pets
Cleaning pet areas
Walking pets
Bathing pets
Monitoring the well-being of dogs and cats
Assisting doctors and technicians with pet restraint for procedures or anesthesia induction