Kennel Assistant

PETS Emergency Hospital located in Greeley, CO is looking for a full-time Kennel Technician to join our emergency team!

Technician/Assistant

Responsibilities will include:

GENERAL

• Follow PEH protocols for cleaning, disinfecting, and safety
• Must be able to lift over 40 pounds

FACILITY

• Help keep front entrance clean and free of debris
• Monitor snow removal, shovel walkways when needed, apply ice-melt
• Monitor and maintain waiting/reception area – restock coffee bar, Kleenex, empty trash, treat station, etc.
• Clean and maintain client and staff bathrooms
• Clean and maintain pet courtyard
• Clean and disinfect kennels and cages
• Help with exam room turn-over – cleaning/disinfecting between cases, restocking, etc.
• Clean and maintain treatment area – walkways clear of debris (sweep & mop floors, wipe surfaces with disinfectant, trash removed, equipment returned when unused to appropriate storage, etc. 
• Spot clean various areas – as needed

LAUNDRY

• Clean and maintain laundry room
• Keep laundry equipment clean; lint traps, door seals, exteriors, etc.
• Collect dirty laundry for cleaning
• Process laundry as indicated (normal vs. infectious vs. surgical)
• Fold laundry and distribute to appropriate areas for use and/or storage
• Sort and dispose of damaged linen
• Stock laundry in treatment area
• Monitor and report laundry product inventory needs (detergent, dryer sheets, etc.)

ANIMAL CARE

• May assist in providing food, water, exercise, toileting for hospitalized patients under the direction of lead technician or DVM on duty
• Observe and report any concerns for animal well-being, change in condition, etc
• Maintain safe interactions at all times 

OTHER

• Assist with various facilities department projects as time allows or as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Assist with monitoring inventory needs – keeping facility well supplied
• Assist with processing client personal belongings – tagging, tracking, etc.

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

● Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions

● Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account

● Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations

● Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets

● Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions

● 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period

● Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete

● Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $14.42- $15/ hour.  The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.