Veterinary Kennel Tech

Alliance Animal Health; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 16,531 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in Martinsburg is searching for a kennel tech responsible for the care and medicating of pets. This position requires physical labor and a compassionate attitude toward sick animals. Candidates must be skilled in cleaning methods and able to assist the medical team with care tasks. The job offers pay between $12.00 to $14.00 per hour depending on experience, with both full-time and part-time options available. Evening and some weekend shifts will be necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to use cleaning materials and equipment efficiently.
• Must understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Must maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the job.

Responsibilities

• Care, feed, medicate, and clean the patients.
• Responsible for restocking hospital supplies.
• Assist doctors and assistants with animal restraint and exams.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting methods

Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor

Ability to attend to sick or scared animals

Ability to learn to administer medications

Job description

Established in 1974, Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital has been happily serving the needs of our community's pets for over 35 years. Our practice was founded by Dr. K.W. Gilpin and currently led by Dr. Darin Gilpin, Dr. Brian Gilpin, and Dr. Tori Shamblin Lefevers. Our team of veterinary professionals has grown over the years and currently includes seven veterinarians, seven registered veterinary technicians and many other experienced teammates to provide the best quality care for our patients. Each staff member contributes knowledge and experience in a variety of companion animal topics. We have team members who are experienced supporting all aspects of patient care from highly technical surgical procedures to training and behavioral problems in pets of all ages. We offer preventative care, diagnostic, soft-tissue surgeries, laser therapy, dentistry, in house pharmacy, and more!

Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital is a family run business with long-term ties and dedication to the community. It is our personal commitment to provide outstanding veterinary care for all pets and neighbor clients here in Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties and surrounding areas. Our pets are an important part of our lives here at Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital, and we know that the people in our community feel the same and deserve nothing but the best.

Martinsburg, West Virginia, it is located in the lower Shenandoah Valley at the tip of the Eastern Panhandle region of West Virginia. There is no shortage of things to do or places to explore in or around Berkley County. Whatever you want to get into or away from, this area is here for you! Our diverse parks, shops, trails, museums, outdoor landscape, distilleries, and restaurants are ready to match your mood and great for individuals or families. We’re known for being the worlds #1 county for geocaching as well, which provides hours of outdoor fun for all ages! Being just over an hour west of Washington DC, where rivers meet mountains and history happens. Come visit us – we’re confident that you’ll want to stay once you do!

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

The kennel tech is responsible for the care, feeding, medicating and cleaning of our patients in hospital, and our clients in the boarding facility. This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating. You are responsible for restocking hospital supplies, helping with post-operative patients, assisting doctors and assistants with animal restraint and exams. You will be responsible for proper recordkeeping of medications, special foods, appetite, behavior and any issue that may arise while the animal is in our care. You will be trained to clean and sterilize surgical instruments.

We are looking for someone with:

• Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting methods.
• Proper methods of animal restraint.
• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
• Perform moderately heavy physical labor (large dogs, bags of litter, pet foods, etc).
• Ability to attend to sick, scared and injured animals sympathetically and patiently.
• Ability to learn to administer medications and to recognize abnormal conditions.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the job.

Additional Information

Pay Range:

$12.00 to $14.00 per hour depending on experience

Job Type:

Both Full-time OR Part-time

Schedule Requirements:

Availability to work evening shifts from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM or later on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays is required, with limited time off permitted on these days. Some weekend availability will also be required.

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.