Kennel Technician

TITLE: Animal Care Attendant /Kennel Assistant

Title: Animal Care Attendant

Reports to: Practice Manager or Kennel Manager

Approved by: Practice Manager or Kennel Manager

Summary:

Kennel staff members are responsible for proper husbandry care of all hospitalized and boarded animals, including feeding, bathing, record keeping and the cleanliness of cages, runs and ward areas. In addition, the kennel staff also is responsible for the cleanliness of the hospital.

Position Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying animals and equipment weighing up to and over 40 lbs; requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time.

Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides compassionate care to patients.
• Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.
• Receives animals to be admitted, is responsible for their proper identification and for recording their respective locations.
• Releases animals to their owners as directed by the doctor; ensures that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release.
• Has the ability to communicate with owners and make them feel comfortable with leaving their pet(s) in our care.
• Can follow a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls.
• Can feed each animal as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the owner has requested and records appetites.
• Understands the importance of prioritizing tasks and keeps oneself busy and productive during work shifts.
• Can maintain laundry for the kennel, grooming and hospital.
• Can give baths and brush out patients.
• Can collect urine and fecal specimens.
• Can give hospital and kennel tours while highlighting features that differentiate us from other kennels and hospitals in our area.
• Can recognize and report any unusual condition or abnormal behavior.
• Can assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint.
• Cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; understands the importance of safety of use of chemicals in our facility.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day.
• Understands and carries out the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain the hospital cleanliness, the equipment, and overall appearance of the hospital.
• Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person