Kennel Technician

Irby-Overton Veterinary Hospital is currently hiring for a full-time Kennel Technician to care for the animals in our kennel and perform general housekeeping in the Mobile, AL area. This Kennel Technician position earns a competitive wage of $10/hour, based on skills and experience.

In addition to competitive pay and our positive culture, we offer our Kennel Technician the following benefits:

• Bluecross Blueshield insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• production bonuses
• AFLAC

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!

DAY-TO-DAY

This fun pet care position works a full-time schedule in our animal hospital with rotating weekends and holidays.

As a Kennel Assistant, you come to work ready to pay close attention to the animals in your care and ensure that they are doing well. You play with them, take the dogs for walks, and oversee their romps in our large backyard. When feeding the animals, you keep an eye on their intake and make sure it's sufficient for good health. In addition, your meticulous housekeeping efforts ensure that the kennel is clean and orderly and that your charges are comfortable in their home away from home. Among other tasks, you power wash, clean dishes, sweep the work areas, mop, and do laundry.

At all times, you are an advocate for the animals in your charge, and your loving care is returned by their unconditional affection. Their families are grateful, too. They know their beloved pets are in good hands, and you are happy that those hands are yours!

ABOUT IRBY-OVERTON VETERINARY HOSPITAL

We're an animal hospital that proudly serves pet families throughout Mobile, Alabama, and the surrounding areas. We operate in three different locations to serve the needs of our clients for comprehensive veterinary care, plus after-hours emergencies! We genuinely value the relationships we have with the families and pets in our local communities. We work hard to ensure that the health of our pet patients is the best it can be! We're here for pets throughout their lives and provide top-notch veterinary medicine and practices that prioritize their safety and comfort.

We have a great staff who we appreciate very much. Our culture is supportive and optimistic with no drama, modern equipment, and great training. We specialize in reproductive medicine, shelter medicine, orthopedics, and more! This diversity in our care options helps doctors work how they want to. We have a variety they can't find at other hospitals! Everyone from our office team to our vets is amazing, and we offer them excellent benefits, a supportive environment, and opportunities for advancement.

OUR IDEAL KENNEL TECHNICIAN

• Respectful - Treats others with kindness and dignity
• Kind hearted and compassionate - Has patience and also eager to provide pet care
• Career-minded - Looking for more than just a job
• Great communicator - Has experience with reading animals body language and responding with the right techniques
• Reliable - Shows up to work on time and prepared

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

REQUIREMENTS FOR KENNEL TECHNICIAN

• Reliable transportation

If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our team as Kennel Technician!

Location: 36608