Kennel Technician

Carevet; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Carevet in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a dedicated Kennel Technician to join our team. You will provide excellent care for animals, keep kennels clean, and support daily kennel operations.

Responsibilities include administering medications as directed by veterinary staff, maintaining sanitary kennels, assisting with intake and release, communicating with team and customers, and reporting health or behavior concerns.

Qualifications

• Experience as an animal caretaker or in a similar role preferred.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to perform cleaning, feeding, and medicating tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Strong communication skills and a customer service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to handle animals and perform cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as directed by veterinary staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennels, cages, and common areas to ensure a sanitary environment.
• Assist with intake and release of animals, ensuring proper documentation and communication.
• Communicate effectively with team members and customers to provide excellent customer service.
• Report any health or behavioral concerns to supervisors promptly.

Skills

Animal care

Reliable transportation

Cleaning duties

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Physical fitness

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Kennel Technician to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing excellent care to animals, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and supporting our staff with daily kennel operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer medications as directed by veterinary staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennels, cages, and common areas to ensure a sanitary environment.
• Assist with intake and release of animals, ensuring proper documentation and communication.
• Communicate effectively with team members and customers to provide excellent customer service.
• Report any health or behavioral concerns to supervisors promptly.

Qualifications:

• Experience as an animal caretaker or in a similar role preferred.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to perform cleaning, feeding, and medicating tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Strong communication skills and a customer service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to handle animals and perform cleaning duties.