Kennel Technician

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE NEED

We LOVE to train! However, at least one year of animal handling / care experience is preferred. We are looking for an individual who...

• Is compassionate and empathetic.
• Is able to maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Conducts themself in a confident and professional manner at all times.
• Is comfortable learning and utilizing computer systems.
• Is confident in basic computer skills, including typing 30 words per minute.
• Enjoys answering client inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures, in-person or via phone.
• Is experienced in guiding clients to make appropriate decisions.
• Is comfortable admitting patients and handling medical record entries accurately.
• Can accurately handle payment transactions.
• Takes initiative to keep busy, learn more, and to make improvements.
• Has experience with preparing financial estimates and reviewing them with a client.
• Calmly and effectively works as part of a team under emergency circumstances.
• Is detail-oriented.
• Has experience with receiving and relaying telephone, fax and email messages accurately and promptly.
• Feels and expresses a genuine liking for animals and their owners, and for working in an animal care field.
• Enjoys greeting clients with poise and natural effort.
• Is skilled in turning future clients (phone-shoppers) into clients via relationship building and bonding.
• Can easily remember client and patient names and use them.
• Has experience handling dogs and cats, as well as evaluating animal behavior.
• Is eager to maintain a professional / welcoming appearance of the front office and lobby.
• Physical effort : Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40lbs). 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 feces. May be exposed to bites, scratched and contagious diseases.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Expansive customer service skills

Medical record-keeping

Canine and feline animal restraint

Animal anatomy and physiology

Canine and feline diseases and conditions

Facility sanitation measures

Basic diagnostic sampling and preparation : fecal flotation, urinalysis, ear cytology, and more!

Medical terminology

Pharmacology

Emergency response

Vaccines and vaccination schedules

Basic grooming services

Leadership skills

...and much more!

BENEFITS

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Discounts on veterinary care, daycare, boarding and grooming for personal pets

Tuition sponsorship for a Veterinary Technology Associate's Degree from Penn Foster College

Advancement opportunities

Unlimited continuing education opportunities

Tickets to local sports games, including Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and Icemen

Participation in community events, fundraisers and donation drives

Annual salary raises based upon performance, growth and attitude

4-day work week (enjoy 3 days off!)

Birthdays off!

Family-feel environment

Routine goal-setting and individualized attention towards achieving personal and professional goals

Salary starting at $15.00 / hr. Starting pay is negotiable based upon entering experience.

Schedule requirements

40 hours per week

3 days per week (enjoy 4 days off a week!)

Every other weekend

Overtime available

Holiday pay on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, Fourth of July, and New Year's Day.

Location : 11030 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville 32256 OR 3629 Pacetti Rd, St Augustine FL 32092

At Forever Vets Animal Hospital, we believe in giving the best service to our community in whatever way we can serve. As a Pet Resort Kennel Technician, you are expected to follow the hospital’s mission in providing the best customer service possible to all our clients while performing all previously-stated duties.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

On-the-job training

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Paid training

Professional development assistance

Uniform allowance

Vision insurance