Kennel Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Maintaining operations for kennels that house dogs and other animals
• Adhering to kennel policies and procedures
• Promote a positive, supportive, team-oriented working environment for all staff
• Must have strong animal sensitivity
• Must be able to comfortably and repetitively lift 35 lbs.
• Must have flexibility and stamina to work retail hours
• Must have a good understanding of animal pediatrics and good husbandry practices
• Working experience in a kennel or veterinarian environment
• Must be able to perform strenuous, repetitive tasks

Responsibilities

• Perform and ensure that all opening, daily and closing procedures are followed in the kennel through procedural checklists resulting in cleanliness that is flawless
• Ensure that all animal's health is monitored daily and proper records are kept
• Provide proper nutrition daily; consumption is monitored and recorded
• Assist Veterinarian with animal examinations, and provide care and medications as prescribed by the Veterinarian
• Help maintain records and folders kept for animals
• related needs in relation to PetCenter’s community service programs. This may include, but is not limited to, preparing PetCenter pets for visits to schools, nursing homes and other community outings
• Perform other cleaning tasks in and around the kennel
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training