Kennel Technician

PetCenter; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Paid training

Job summary

PetCenter seeks a Kennel Technician to ensure high standards of care for puppies and other animals. You will follow set procedures, monitor health, provide nutrition, and assist the veterinarian as needed in a busy, retail-focused environment.

Applicants should have kennel or veterinary experience, strong animal sensitivity, and the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. Flexible, part-time hours include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in kennel or veterinary environment.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs repeatedly.
• Flexibility to work retail hours.
• Strong animal sensitivity and care.
• Good understanding of animal pediatrics and husbandry.
• Familiarity with kennel policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow opening, daily and closing kennel procedures with checklists for flawless cleanliness.
• Monitor each animal's health daily and keep proper records.
• Provide proper daily nutrition; monitor and record intake.
• Assist Veterinarian with examinations and administer prescribed medications.
• Help maintain animal records for community service programs and visits to schools and nursing homes.
• Perform other cleaning tasks in and around the kennel; and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal sensitivity

Lifting capability

Team-oriented

Retail hours availability

Pediatrics knowledge

Kennel/vet experience

Job description

Summary

Kennel Technicians must provide excellent care and follow systems and procedures to ensure the health and safety of the puppies and other pets at PetCenter.

Job Requirements

• Maintaining operations for kennels that house dogs and other animals
• Adhering to kennel policies and procedures
• Promote a positive, supportive, team-oriented working environment for all staff
• Must have strong animal sensitivity
• Must be able to comfortably and repetitively lift 35 lbs.
• Must have flexibility and stamina to work retail hours
• Must have a good understanding of animal pediatrics and good husbandry practices
• Working experience in a kennel or veterinarian environment
• Must be able to perform strenuous, repetitive tasks

Responsibilities

• Perform and ensure that all opening, daily and closing procedures are followed in the kennel through procedural checklists resulting in cleanliness that is flawless
• Ensure that all animal's health is monitored daily and proper records are kept
• Provide proper nutrition daily; consumption is monitored and recorded
• Assist Veterinarian with animal examinations, and provide care and medications as prescribed by the Veterinarian
• Help maintain records and folders kept for animals related needs in relation to PetCenter’s community service programs. This may include, but is not limited to, preparing PetCenter pets for visits to schools, nursing homes and other community outings
• Perform other cleaning tasks in and around the kennel
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Application Question(s)

Ability to Commute:

• Old Bridge, NJ 08857 (Required)

Work Location: In person