Kennel Technicians

CareVet; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Tuition sponsorship for training

Job summary

CareVet is looking for a Kennel Technician in Ocala, Florida. The position involves providing compassionate support to pets and their owners while performing essential animal care duties. You will engage in customer service, admit patients, and ensure a professional front office appearance.

The job offers a negotiable starting pay of $15.00/hr based on experience, health and dental insurance, and advancement opportunities, all aiming toward creating a family-feel environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of animal handling/care experience preferred.
• Comfortable learning and utilizing computer systems.
• Calmly works as part of a team under emergency circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Answer client inquiries about animal care.
• Handle patient admissions and medical record entries.
• Maintain a professional appearance in the front office.

Skills

Compassionate and empathetic

Detail-oriented

Customer service skills

Experience handling dogs and cats

Job description

Kennel Technician

Furever Vets Central Urgent Care and Pet Resort

Job Description

We love to train! However, at least one year of animal handling/care experience is preferred. We are looking for an individual who is compassionate, empathetic, and ready to support our team.

WHO WE NEED

• Is compassionate and empathetic.
• Is able to maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Conducts themselves in a confident and professional manner at all times.
• Is comfortable learning and utilizing computer systems.
• Is confident in basic computer skills, including typing 30 words per minute.
• Enjoys answering client inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures, in person or via phone.
• Is experienced in guiding clients to make appropriate decisions.
• Is comfortable admitting patients and handling medical record entries accurately.
• Can accurately handle payment transactions.
• Takes initiative to keep busy, learn more, and make improvements.
• Has experience with preparing financial estimates and reviewing them with a client.
• Calmly and effectively works as part of a team under emergency circumstances.
• Is detail-oriented.
• Has experience with receiving and relaying telephone, fax and email messages accurately and promptly.
• Feels and expresses a genuine liking for animals and their owners, and for working in an animal care field.
• Enjoys greeting clients with poise and natural effort.
• Is skilled in turning future clients (phone shoppers) into customers via relationship building and bonding.
• Can easily remember client and patient names and use them.
• Has experience handling dogs and cats, as well as evaluating animal behavior.
• Is eager to maintain a professional and welcoming appearance of the front office and lobby.
• Physical effort: May require lifting and carrying animals (assisted by staff for animals over 40 lbs). Walks or stands for extended periods, frequently works in a bent position.
• Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.

What You’ll Learn

• Expansive customer service skills
• Medical record‑keeping
• Canine and feline animal restraint
• Animal anatomy and physiology
• Canine and feline diseases and conditions
• Facility sanitation measures
• Basic diagnostic sampling and preparation: fecal flotation, urinalysis, ear cytology, and more
• Medical terminology
• Pharmacology
• Emergency response
• Vaccines and vaccination schedules
• Basic grooming services
• Leadership skills
• And much more

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Discounts on veterinary care, daycare, boarding, and grooming for personal pets
• Tuition sponsorship for a Veterinary Technology Associate’s Degree from Penn Foster College
• Advancement opportunities
• Unlimited continuing education opportunities
• Tickets to local sports games
• Participation in community events, fundraisers, and donation drives
• Annual salary raises based upon performance, growth, and attitude
• 4‑day work week (enjoy 3 days off)
• Birthdays off
• Family‑feel environment
• Routine goal‑setting and individualized attention towards achieving personal and professional goals

Salary starting at $15.00/hr. Starting pay is negotiable based on experience.

Schedule Requirements

• 30‑40 hours per week
• 3 days per week (enjoy 4 days off a week!)
• Every other weekend
• Overtime available
• Holiday pay on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, Fourth of July, and New Year’s Day
• Location: 11030 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville 32256

Job Type: Full‑time