Kennel Technician

Job Duties The Kennel Tech is responsible for the care, feeding, medicating, and cleaning of our patients in the hospital and boarding facility. This includes cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating patients. You will restock hospital supplies, help with post-operative patients, assist doctors and assistants with animal restraint and exams. You will keep proper records of medications, special foods, appetite, behavior and any issues that may arise while the animal is in our care. You may be trained to clean and sterilize surgical instruments. Qualifications Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting methods. Proper animal restraint techniques. Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment efficiently. Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor (large dogs, bags of litter, pet foods). Sympathetic and patient with sick, scared and injured animals. Ability to learn to administer medications and recognize abnormal conditions. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues. Benefits Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for all employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (for licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Assistance Program Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses etc.) Hiring eligibility may be contingent on a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full‑time employment status vs part‑time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr Beckley Veterinary Hospital