Kennel Technician
Micanopy Animal Hospital Micanopy Animal Hospital Micanopy, FL Micanopy, FL Full-time Full-time From $12 an hour From $12 an hour 1 hour ago 1 hour ago 1 hour ago Kennel technicians are responsible for proper husbandry care of in-house and boarded animals, including feeding, bathing, record keeping and the cleanliness of cages, runs and ward areas.
In addition, the kennel technicians are also responsible for the cleanliness of the hospital.
We are a Drug Free Workplace, and applicants must be willing to perform a drug test.
Qualifications/Requirements Age Requirement Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.
Education and Licensure Requirements High school diploma or in the process of attaining.
Previous On-The-Job Training desirable, but not required.
Experience Requirements Animal care background is desirable, but not required.
Personal Requirements Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill, or in pain.
Can work unaffected in an environment where dogs are barking.
Must be available to work some weekends and some holidays to be considered for the position.
Physical Effort:
Work requires lifting and carrying animals and food bags (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs).
Walks or stands for extended periods of time; frequently works in a bent position.
Working Conditions:
May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, and animal urine/feces.
May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.
Wage Range The range for the position is based on experience.
Duties/Tasks Provides compassionate care to patients.
Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.
Receives animals to be admitted, is responsible for their proper identification and for recording their respective locations, and entering all appropriate charges.
Releases animals to their owners as directed by the doctor; ensures that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release.
Has the ability to communicate with owners and make them feel comfortable with leaving their pet(s) in our care.
Can follow a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls.
Can feed each animal as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the owner has requested and records appetites.
Understands the importance or prioritizing tasks and keeps oneself busy and productive during work shifts.
Can maintain laundry for the kennel, grooming, and hospital.
Maintains the grounds of the property including waste disposal, light maintenance of landscape upkeep, and general building maintenance.
Can give baths and brush out patients.
Can collect urine and fecal specimens.
Can give hospital and kennel tours while highlighting features that differentiate us from other kennels and hospitals in our area.
Can recognize and report any unusual condition or abnormal behavior.
Can assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint.
Cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; understands the importance of safety of use of chemicals in our facility.
Maintains cleanliness of the hospital each day.
Understands and carries out the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain the hospital cleanliness, the equipment, and overall appearance of the hospital.
Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Continues education regarding teamwork, hospital policies, animal care, etc.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $12.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Schedule:
12 hour shift Holidays Monday to Friday Weekend availability COVID-19 considerations:
Current CDC recommendations.
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Kennel:
1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
In addition, the kennel technicians are also responsible for the cleanliness of the hospital.
We are a Drug Free Workplace, and applicants must be willing to perform a drug test.
Qualifications/Requirements Age Requirement Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.
Education and Licensure Requirements High school diploma or in the process of attaining.
Previous On-The-Job Training desirable, but not required.
Experience Requirements Animal care background is desirable, but not required.
Personal Requirements Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill, or in pain.
Can work unaffected in an environment where dogs are barking.
Must be available to work some weekends and some holidays to be considered for the position.
Physical Effort:
Work requires lifting and carrying animals and food bags (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs).
Walks or stands for extended periods of time; frequently works in a bent position.
Working Conditions:
May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, and animal urine/feces.
May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.
Wage Range The range for the position is based on experience.
Duties/Tasks Provides compassionate care to patients.
Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.
Receives animals to be admitted, is responsible for their proper identification and for recording their respective locations, and entering all appropriate charges.
Releases animals to their owners as directed by the doctor; ensures that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release.
Has the ability to communicate with owners and make them feel comfortable with leaving their pet(s) in our care.
Can follow a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls.
Can feed each animal as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the owner has requested and records appetites.
Understands the importance or prioritizing tasks and keeps oneself busy and productive during work shifts.
Can maintain laundry for the kennel, grooming, and hospital.
Maintains the grounds of the property including waste disposal, light maintenance of landscape upkeep, and general building maintenance.
Can give baths and brush out patients.
Can collect urine and fecal specimens.
Can give hospital and kennel tours while highlighting features that differentiate us from other kennels and hospitals in our area.
Can recognize and report any unusual condition or abnormal behavior.
Can assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint.
Cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; understands the importance of safety of use of chemicals in our facility.
Maintains cleanliness of the hospital each day.
Understands and carries out the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain the hospital cleanliness, the equipment, and overall appearance of the hospital.
Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Continues education regarding teamwork, hospital policies, animal care, etc.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $12.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Schedule:
12 hour shift Holidays Monday to Friday Weekend availability COVID-19 considerations:
Current CDC recommendations.
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Kennel:
1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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