Kennel Technician-Highland Animal Hospital

Highland Animal Hospital Fayetteville, NC 28303 The purpose of this position is to provide for the daily tasks and care of boarding pets. This includes feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, medicating, and monitoring the wellbeing of dogs and cats. This position requires a love of animals and the ability to warmly welcome and compassionately care for a wide variety of pets. The Kennel Team Member administers medications to and bathes pets, including those that are fearful and/or aggressive. The Team Member monitors pets for signs of distress or disease and provides for the comfort of pets and sanitation of the facility by keeping the kennel area and grounds clean and odor-free. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, and animal waste. Must have prior experience in the kennel field. 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. Attends staff meetings. Provides compassionate patient care, including keeping patients clean, dry, and comfortable and alerting hospital to changes in patients’ condition while boarding. Notes any concerns about pets’ medical condition and inform veterinarian. Cleans and sterilizes runs and cages daily. 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. Benefits: 401(k) Health Insurance Employee Discount on Services and Products Paid Holiday Paid Sick/Vacation 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, including: • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) matching • Generous holidays and paid time off • Career development programs • Robust health and wellness initiatives • Employee referral bonus programs and much more! AmeriVet takes pride in embracing the uniqueness and diversity that every team member, pet owner, and pet brings to our community. Our unwavering dedication revolves around nurturing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, where each team member not only feels a strong sense of belonging, but is also empowered to thrive. At AmeriVet, we make you our priority. So you can focus on your own It’s natural to truly love some parts of your job – but merely put up with others. Maybe you thought you had no choice. But we’re here to tell you that you do. We’re AmeriVet. We’re that genuine ‘unicorn’ of corporate partners. With us, it’s not all about taking over and dominating a veterinary practice. It is about collaborating and becoming true partners with veterinarians who own practices. We do this by supporting the business side of your practice