Boarding Technician: Compassionate Pet Care & Team Impact

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program

Large veterinary network

Community impact

Job summary

Ocotillo Animal Clinic and Pet Resort in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Boarding Technician to join our full-service team caring for dogs and cats. The role focuses on daily care, feeding, medication, and smooth operations for boarding stays.

You will multitask in a fast-paced setting, maintain kennels, support the veterinary side, and use Avimark to document client records. We value empathy, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous animal handling experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of animal behavior.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Possession of organizational skills.
• Critical thinking – understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, good judgment and ability to manage stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Take dogs outside for breaks multiple times a day and take to playtimes
• Clean and disinfect kennels, yards, hallways and equipment
• Feed and medicate dogs and cats according to schedule and instructions
• Monitor for any signs of illness or injury and report to the veterinary side
• Control and restrain animals as needed
• Bathe, brush, and trim nails as needed
• Check-in and Check-out clients from boarding stay
• Schedule boarding reservations
• Utilize phone skills to make calls to schedule reservations and provide updates to clients as well as to get records from other clinics.
• Prioritize multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner
• Use Avimark to add documentation and update client records
• Maintain a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, pets andother teammates.
• Demonstrate ability to show empathy toward clients and treat petswith compassion and respect.

Skills

Animal handling

Animal behavior

Independent work

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Avimark

Tools

Avimark

Job description

Ocotillo Animal Clinic and Pet Resort in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Boarding Technician to join our full-service team caring for dogs and cats. The role focuses on daily care, feeding, medication, and smooth operations for boarding stays.

You will multitask in a fast-paced setting, maintain kennels, support the veterinary side, and use Avimark to document client records. We value empathy, teamwork, and a positive attitude.