Kennel Assistant

Woodlandanimalhosp; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-oriented veterinary hospital in Carmel seeks a compassionate Kennel Technician. The role involves caring for and sanitizing pet areas, ensuring animal well-being, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates possess physical stamina, a love for animals, and the ability to handle various tasks in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize and disinfect pet boarding areas.
• Monitor and chart pet consumption and elimination.
• Provide clean bedding and fresh water.

Skills

Compassion

Problem Solving

Physical Stamina

Animal Handling

Professionalism

Job description

Woodland Hospital is a family environment. We offer small animal veterinary medicine of the highest caliber. Our years of dedication have earned us a reputation as being among one of the top choices for small animal clinics in the entire Carmel, INarea. We do not hesitate to refer patients to specialists when we consider it in the best interest of the patient, and we are always available for consultation with pet owners to determine the best medical course of action for the well-being of their pet.

We are seeking a compassionate and hard-working Kennel Technician to join our growing hospital located in the Carmel area.

Skills Required:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends.
• Must be able to frequently lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
• Must be able to work on a computer system.
• Must be able to handle cats, dogs on leashes and work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander, and excretions.
• Ability to think clearly and quickly to resolve problems.
• Must possess a love of animals. Must always display professional manners.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sanitizes/disinfects pet guest suite, condo, and general boarding areas.
• Provides clean bedding and fresh water to each new pet guest.
• Feeds pet guests the correct type and quantity of food for each meal.
• Ensure every pet guest always has clean water.
• Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of every pet guest; reports any concern to manager.
• Periodically throughout the day performs a visual check on each boarding guest for well-being and safety.
• Cleans up pet excrement, as needed. Checks and cleans feces from suites as needed during the day.
• Monitors guest's belongings; cleaning them as needed; assures the return of the belongings to the owner.
• Launders pet bedding, toys, cleaning towels as needed.
• Communicates with lead when supplies are running low.
• Follows all safe handling procedures.
• Treats clients, guests, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner; greets all clients encountered while performing work duties.
• Assists other Team Members as needed.
• Follows all Policies and Procedures, following the Core Values established by the company.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

No special requirements.