Kennel Technician/Animal Caretaker
Location
South Bosque Veterinary Clinic is a small animal clinic who proudly serves the Waco, Texas community. Home to a small-town, no traffic vibe, with easy access to big city events and entertainment.
South Bosque Veterinary Clinic is a six-doctor practice who fosters a team-oriented, encouraging work environment. We believe in the power of strong communication and collaboration. Our staff has found success by not only helping one another professionally but supporting each other in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Engaging and communicating with clients in a professional, friendly demeanor
- Educate clients on proper preventative care for their pets
- Walking pets outside for restroom breaks, playing w/ pets for TLC Sessions
- Feeding boarding pets
- Medicating boarding pets
- Cleaning boarding kennels
- General Maintenance of Boarding Facility
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or management
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to lift 40 pounds required
- Ability to work weekends
- At least one year of prior Pet Care experience preferred but not required
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
What’s In It For You
Some of our awesome benefits include:
**Full-Time Employee benefits listed below**
- Health Insurance Available (50% employer paid)
- 401k with a 4% match
- Personal pet care benefits and discounts
- Paid Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Long term Disability Insurance (100% employer paid)
- Competitive pay scale dependent on experience
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Work setting:
- In-person
Application Question(s):
- What interests you about working at Bosque Veterinary Clinic?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Pet care: 1 year (Preferred)
- Kennel: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person