Veterinary Kennel Technician

We are seeking a self motivated person with a great attitude and work ethic that truly enjoys working with dogs and cats. The best candidate will be one that can perform the following expectations: 

• 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.
• Maintains the grounds of the property including waste disposal, light maintenance of landscape upkeep and general building maintenance.
• 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.
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
• Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.

Performs other duties as assigned