What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Technician*** 18.50/HR position at Actalent?
Description:
This client makes pet food taste great!
This client is the leader in pet food palatability (flavor). Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers – and their customers – is our business.
Working as an animal care tech allows you to work with both cats and dogs. This job is focused on animal care and you will not have to work with customers.
Main Responsibilities:
-Maintains kennels and facility areas
-Ensure facility is organized, sanitized, and free of odors
-Feed cats and dogs on schedule
-Ensures animals have access to clean water
-Uses the provided pet toys to play and socialize animals
-Bathes and grooms animals
-Prepares pet food for scheduled feedings
-Weighs left over food and disposes of food accordingly
-Maintains documentation on dogs and cats and updates this information accordingly
-Maintains a supportive and collaborative environment
-Provides exceptional animal care
Skills:
farm hand, dog, cat, animal husbandry, animal science, animal breeding, vivarium, husbandry, veterinary
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- H.S. Diploma required.
- 6 months or more years animal care experience in a veterinary environment, kennel, or shelter is strongly preferred.
Experience Level:
Entry Level
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
