Kennel Assistant

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners; Katy (TX); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Old Town Animal Hospital in Katy, Texas is seeking a compassionate Kennel Technician to join our high-volume hospital. The role involves caring for small animal guests, maintaining clean boarding areas, and assisting team members in a fast-paced environment.

Candidate should enjoy working with animals, be able to lift up to 40 pounds, and be comfortable using a computer system. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifikationen

• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds frequently.
• Must stand, walk and climb stairs regularly.
• Must be able to operate a computer system.
• Ability to handle cats and dogs in a busy hospital setting.

Aufgaben

• Sanitizes and disinfects pet guest areas and boarding spaces.
• Provides clean bedding and fresh water to each pet guest.
• Feeds pets the correct type and quantity of food for each meal.
• Ensures pets always have clean water and monitors intake.
• Monitors well-being and safety of boarding guests and reports concerns.
• Performs daily housekeeping and sanitation duties as needed.
• Interacts professionally with clients, guests, and team members.
• Assists other team members and follows hospital policies.

Kenntnisse

Evenings/weekends availability

Lift 40 pounds

Stand, walk, climb stairs

Computer system proficiency

Animal handling (cats/dogs)

Problem solving

Love of animals

Professional manners

Jobbeschreibung

Old Town Animal Hospital - Katy , Texas; United States

Old Town Animal Hospital is a family environment. We are fast-paced and high volume. 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 Katy, Texas area. 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 new Katy area.

Skills Required:

• 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.