Kennel Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Understands and applies hospital policies and procedures.
• Keeps kennel and grounds clean, orderly, and clutter-free.
• Removes trash, sweeps, and mops daily.
• Laundering bedding and surgical linens.
• Stocks supplies as needed.
• Attends staff and departmental meetings.
• Properly admits and releases all patients for the boarding kennel.
• Obtains accurate health and vaccination history for all boarding and grooming patients.
• Obtains information from owners regarding pet's medical needs and communicates it to the appropriate hospital staff.
• Obtains and documents information concerning grooming services desired by clients.
• Communicates medical recommendations and reviews treatment plans with clients when services are due for admitted patients.
• Prepares paperwork for boarding/grooming patients.
• Provides compassionate patient care, including keeping patients clean, dry, and comfortable and alerting hospital to changes in patients' condition while boarding.
• Administers flea medication on admit and release days.
• Medicates patients and logs medication data in computer.
• Records weight at admit and every three days during stay.
• Applies name band to patient at admit and removes before release.
• Puts pets in secure cage with water and attaches necessary paperwork (cage card).
• Plays with pets during daily playtimes.
• Notes any concerns about pets' medical condition, and contacts clients to obtain permission for medical treatment.
• Cleans and sterilizes runs and cages daily.
• Walks (three times per day), feeds, and medicates (as instructed) animals, and logs that data daily.
• Marks daily urination and defecation habits and any occurrence of vomiting or diarrhea.
• Baths, trims nails of, and brushes out patients.

Personal Conduct

• Adheres to all hospital policies, standards, and procedures, including but not limited to uniforms, grooming, smoking, and personal calls, as stated in the hospital procedures manual.
• Serves as a representative of the hospital, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, patients, and other staff members.
• Demonstrates initiative in everyday duties by seeking other work during down times, assisting other employees, and filling in for other employees as needed.
• Arrives for work promptly and begins work at the start time.
• Follows hospital policies for reporting lateness or absences.
• Utilizes the time clock to clock in and out at the beginning and end of each day and during breaks.
• Organizes work area and exercises time-management skills to maximize personal efficiency.
• Prioritizes tasks and handles multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner.

Additional Duties

• Attends departmental and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• HS diploma or educational equivalent.
• Availability to occasionally work uncommon hours and overtime and to be recalled in emergency situations.
• Excellent animal-handling skills, including the confidence and dexterity to administer medications to and bathe animals.
• Ability to properly restrain patients.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• A commitment to outstanding client service.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift, sometimes exceeding 10 hours per day.

Preferred

• One year or more of experience in a veterinary hospital.

Benefits

Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.