Pet Resort Kennel Technician — Compassionate Animal Care

Frontierdvm; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

Frontier Veterinary Clinic in Abilene, TX seeks a kennel technician to provide day-to-day care for kennel guests and ensure a clean, safe environment for pets. You will assist doctors and technicians with procedures as needed and communicate health recommendations to clients.

Ideal candidates are passionate about animal welfare, deliver excellent client service, and maintain professionalism while multitasking in a fast-paced setting. Benefits and pay reflect experience and dedicated service.

Qualifications

• Love for animals and ability to warmly welcome and compassionately care for pets.
• Excellent communication and client service to admit/discharge pets and reassure anxious owners.
• Remain professional and courteous to clients and coworkers while handling multiple tasks.
• Empathize with clients and remain compassionate under all circumstances.
• Convey belief in quality of care and communicate this to clients.
• Learn and communicate our services and health recommendations to clients.
• Physically able to lift/move heavy pets, handle medications, and monitor distress or disease.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day care of kennel guests, including feeding, watering, walking, bathing, and monitoring well-being of dogs and cats.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the Pet Resort interior and exterior.
• Assist doctors and technicians with pet restraint for procedures or anesthesia induction when needed.

Skills

Compassionate pet care

Excellent communication

Client service

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Empathy toward clients

Job description

Frontier Veterinary Clinic in Abilene, TX seeks a kennel technician to provide day-to-day care for kennel guests and ensure a clean, safe environment for pets. You will assist doctors and technicians with procedures as needed and communicate health recommendations to clients.

Ideal candidates are passionate about animal welfare, deliver excellent client service, and maintain professionalism while multitasking in a fast-paced setting. Benefits and pay reflect experience and dedicated service.