Compassionate Kennel Technician - Pet Care & Boarding

PetVet Care Centers; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Pet discounts

Wellbeing support

CE stipends

Relief fund

National support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital in Thornton, CO, is seeking a Kennel Technician to join the team and support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks. You will care for pets, feed as prescribed, and maintain a clean facility for the boarding kennels and daycare.

The role requires lifting and constant motion, with hours that may span early mornings to evenings. Competitive benefits, employee discounts, and a culture of care are offered to support your professional growth

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals and cleaning chemicals.
• This is a strenuous job requiring lifting and constant motion.
• Standing for long periods, and potential bending or crawling may be involved.
• Lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to pets.
• Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or as the owner has requested; records appetites; water intake, as well as fecal and urine production.
• Recognizes and reports any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors and monitors pets for signs of distress or disease.
• Assists Veterinarians and technicians with pet restraint.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day; cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensures the safe use of chemicals.
• Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls.
• Completes the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain hospital cleanliness, equipment, and the overall appearance of the hospital.
• Correctly prioritizes tasks.
• Maintains laundry for the kennel and hospital.
• Provides patients with fresh, clean bedding when appropriate.
• Walks patients according to schedule.
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Remain professional and courteous to clients and co-workers while handling multiple tasks at once with many interruptions.
• Learn and understand our services and health recommendations and be able to clearly communicate these to clients.
• Be able to deal with difficult and/or aggressive patients in an effective manner meanwhile keeping yourself, the pet, and co-workers safe.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Experience with dogs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital in Thornton, CO, is seeking a Kennel Technician to join the team and support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks. You will care for pets, feed as prescribed, and maintain a clean facility for the boarding kennels and daycare.

The role requires lifting and constant motion, with hours that may span early mornings to evenings. Competitive benefits, employee discounts, and a culture of care are offered to support your professional growth