Veterinary Kennel Technician
About The Position
Fort Lee PetVet is a full-service animal hospital founded by two dedicated veterinarians, Dr. Nazar and Dr. Han. Our team of skilled professionals combines medical expertise with a friendly, compassionate approach to deliver an exceptional experience for both pets and their owners. We take a unique, comprehensive approach to pet health that truly sets us apart. From preventive care to complex treatments, every pet receives a personalized care plan tailored to their individual needs. If you're seeking a veterinary team that genuinely cares and is committed to delivering outstanding care, look no further than Fort Lee PetVet.
Requirements
- Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting methods.
- Proper methods of animal restraint.
- Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
- Perform moderately heavy physical labor (large dogs, bags of litter, pet foods, etc).
- Ability to sympathetically and patiently attend to sick, scared and injured animals.
- Ability to learn to administer medications and to recognize abnormal conditions.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the job.
Responsibilities
- Care, feeding, medicating, and cleaning of patients in the hospital and boarding facility.
- Cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating patients.
- Restocking hospital supplies.
- Helping with post-operative patients.
- Assisting doctors and assistants with animal restraint and exams.
- Proper recordkeeping of medications, special foods, appetite, behavior and any issue that may arise while the animal is in our care.
- Cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments (may be trained).
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- 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 for most positions!
- 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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