Kennel Technician

Hiring Requirements

Job Details

• Kennel Technician
• Time Type
  • Part time
• Primary Location
  • • US-TX-Cowboy Kennel

• Primary Responsibilities General

  • Understands and applies hospital policies and procedures. Keeps kennel and grounds clean, orderly, and clutter-free.
  • Removes trash, sweeps, and mops daily.
  • Launders bedding and surgical linens.
  • Stocks supplies as needed.
  • Attends staff and departmental meetings.

  Animal Care

  • 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.
  • Monitors and logs daily urination and defecation habits and any occurrence of vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Bathes, 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.
  • Adheres to the posted work schedule. 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 50 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
  • Working holiday is a requirement. Part-time days are Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday

  Job Type: Full time

  Salary: From $14.50 per hour

  Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

  Day range:

  • Holidays
  • Weekends as needed

  Shift:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift

  Supplemental pay types:

  • Tips

  Work setting:

  • In-person

  Ability to commute/relocate:

  • San Antonio, TX 78212: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

  Experience:

  • Kennel Tech: 1 years (preferred)

  Work Location: In person

• Additional Job Description

  1 year to 3 years as requirement.

At AmeriVet, your well-being, your loved ones, and your future are our top priorities. This commitment is reflected in the comprehensive range of benefits we offer, includ