Kennel Technician Jobs

Description:

• Bathe, groom, and provide care to boarded and hospitalized animals
• Clean, disinfect and maintain kennels, cages, runs, and stalls as often as necessary to ensure no cages or kennels are soiled and odors are not apparent. Perform general cleaning in other areas of the hospital to control the spread of disease. Wash and sterilize water and food bowls
• Walk hospitalized and boarded dogs several times a day to provide exercise and time for the elimination of bowels and bladder
• Observe animal experience and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease, and discontent
• Handle animals as required and restrain animals
• Ensure that cages and animals are properly numbered and identified and that personal property (toys, treats, blankets, leashes) are stored in the proper area and identified
• Record information such as feeding schedules, appearance, and behavior of animals that are boarded, groomed, or hospitalized.

Requirements:

• Weekend shift(s) required
• Full or part time, depending on needs/availability
• Ability to lift up to or more than 100 lbs, with assistance
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance
• Previous veterinary experience preferred, but not required