Veterinary Kennel Technician Kenline Veterinary Clinic

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 16,388 - 23,341; Full time

Job summary

Kenline Veterinary Clinic in Canon City, Colorado, is looking for a Veterinary Kennel Assistant. This role involves providing excellent care for pets, maintaining a clean environment, and establishing strong relationships with clients. The position offers flexibility between full or part-time hours, with the aim for consistent full-time scheduling once trained. Compensation is set at a base pay of $14.42 per hour. Join a dedicated team in a clinic that has proudly served the community for over 65 years.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are crucial for interacting with clients and staff.
• Ability to work independently while following management directives.
• Compassionate care for pets and ability to adapt to varying situations.

Responsibilities

• Take care of pets, ensuring their well-being during visits.
• Maintain cleanliness of the office and all animal care areas.
• Build positive relationships with clients and their pets.

Skills

Professional communication

Ability to work independently without supervision

Anticipating the needs of pets and patients

Compassion & Empathy

Adaptability and an upbeat attitude

Job description

Kenline Veterinary Clinic is a busy, growing Canon City veterinary clinic that has proudly served Freemont County for over 65 years. We love our highly skilled long-term doctors and staff, many lifelong clients, and adorable pet patients that come in all shapes and sizes.

We’re continuing to grow our Veterinary Kennel Assistant team and need someone that can confidently deliver exceptional pet care service. The position may be full or part-time depending on the needs of the individual, but our goal is consistent full-time scheduling once trained.

Responsibilities

You are responsible for taking care of pets (patients or boarding), making a good impression on clients, building positive long-term relationships with pets and clients, performing a broad range of pet care services under the direction of management, and keeping the entire office (exam, surgery, dental, dog runs, cages, etc) clean.

Qualifications

The following skills are necessary to succeed:

• Professional communication
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Anticipating the needs of pets and patients
• Compassion & Empathy
• Adaptability and an upbeat attitude

Compensation

Base pay range

$14.42 per hour

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.