Licensed Crematory Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Crematory Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining cremation equipment, ensuring that all processes are conducted in a respectful and professional manner. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, as well as the ability to handle sensitive situations with care and empathy.

Shift expectation : Saturday and Sunday

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Act with a high level of uncompromising integrity, ethics and compassion for the care of deceased pets
• Work within established safety guidelines and utilize appropriate PPE equipment
• Complete all required documentation in an accurate, organized and legible manner
• Properly label all deceased pets prior to the start of the cremation process
• Prepare and package cremated pet remains with care and dignity
• Deliver cremated remains to the appropriate party
• Maintain the crematorium, equipment and adjacent facilities
• Promote positive working relationships and efficient and effective communication
• Communicate effectively with all hospital teams to find solutions and resolve concerns
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and guidelines
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary

Preferred Education & Experience

The ideal candidate will have :

Competencies

Benefits :

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; also to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Lifting requirements vary based on demands outlined per department.