Veterinary Kennel Technician

Oak View Animal Clinic • Pea Ridge, AR

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About The Position

Oak View Animal Clinic in Pea Ridge, Arkansas, near Bentonville, is hiring a veterinary kennel technician for its established, progressive, three-doctor small-animal practice. The clinic provides preventive care, surgery, dentistry, in-house diagnostics, digital dental radiology, medical boarding, and vacation boarding. The technician supports the daily care and comfort of hospitalized patients and boarding pets, working with veterinary assistants and doctors in a collaborative, supportive team environment. Previous veterinary kennel technician or animal-care experience is helpful, but willingness to learn and care for animals are emphasized. Rotating weekend and holiday coverage is required.

Requirements

• A patient and compassionate approach to sick, scared, or injured animals.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals of different sizes and temperaments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• Ability to learn medication administration and recognize potential health concerns.
• Understanding of basic cleaning and disinfecting practices, or willingness to learn.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting and handling large dogs, bags of litter, pet food, and other supplies.
• Ability to maintain positive, cooperative relationships with clients and veterinary team members.
• Rotating weekend and holiday coverage is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous veterinary kennel technician or animal-care experience.

Responsibilities

• Feed, water, walk, bathe, and care for hospitalized and boarding animals.
• Clean kennels, treatment areas, equipment, and other veterinary spaces.
• Administer medications as directed after appropriate training.
• Monitor and accurately document appetite, behavior, medications, and overall condition.
• Recognize and communicate changes or abnormal conditions to the veterinary team.
• Provide post-operative care and assist with hospitalized patients.
• Assist veterinary assistants and doctors with safe animal restraint and examinations.
• Restock veterinary and hospital supplies.
• Complete laundry and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Learn proper cleaning and sterilization procedures for surgical instruments.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and maintain accurate patient records.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Liability insurance.
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
• Life and supplemental insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
• Paid bereavement program.
• Paid parental leave program.
• Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
• Tuition reimbursement for an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
• Career development opportunities.
• Referral bonus program for most positions.
• Additional benefits may be available, such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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