Pet Technician Part-Time

Specific Responsibilities

• Receive pets from veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, shelters, and authorized representatives.
• Verify identification information and documentation upon receipt.
• Meet with families to make arrangements for the disposition of their deceased pets.
• Maintain accurate chain-of-custody records throughout the aftercare process.
• Affix and verify identification tags, tracking systems, and documentation.
• Ensure pets are handled respectfully and professionally at all times.
• Verify all paperwork, identification tags, and tracking information is accurate before and after cremation.
• Ensure accurate return of cremated remains to veterinary partners and families.
• Report discrepancies immediately to management.
• Follow established quality assurance procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the crematory, vehicles, storage areas, and equipment.
• Perform routine equipment inspections.
• Auxiliary with preventative maintenance activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the work environment.
• Interact professionally and compassionately with veterinary staff, pet owners, and coworkers.
• Respond courteously to inquiries when assigned.
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times.
• Assist with inventory management and supply organization.
• Support special memorialization services when requested.
• Participate in on-call, weekend, evening, or holiday schedules as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Experience And Educational Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
  • Ability to pass background screening consistent with applicable law
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Experience in veterinary services, animal care, funeral service, transportation, logistics, warehouse operations, healthcare, or customer service is a plus

  Other Duties

  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
  • Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  • The Employee May Be Exposed To Bloodborne pathogens and potentially infectious materials.
  • Animal remains.
  • Biological materials.
  • Cleaning chemicals and disinfectants.
  • Dust and airborne particles.
  • Temperature fluctuations.
  • Noise generated by industrial equipment.

  Work Environment

  • Funeral home, crematory, and/or preparation room settings.
  • Crematories, veterinary offices, clinics, and other locations where removals may occur.

  Availability

  • Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments may be required.

  Physical Demands

  • The Employee Must Regularly Be Able To Stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Bend, stoop, kneel, squat, and reach.
  • Lift and move up to 75 pounds independently.
  • Lift and move greater weights with assistance or equipment.
  • Push and pull carts and transport equipment.
  • Operate company vehicles safely.
  • Work in indoor and outdoor environments.
  • Work near heat-producing cremation equipment.