Kennel Technician

Highland Animal Hospital Fayetteville, NC 28303 The purpose of this position is to oversee and provide for the daily tasks and care of boarding pets. This includes feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, medicating, and monitoring the wellbeing of dogs and cats. This position requires a love of animals and the ability to warmly welcome and compassionately care for a wide variety of pets. The Kennel Team Member administers medications to and bathes pets, including those that are fearful and/or aggressive. The Team Member monitors pets for signs of distress or disease and provides for the comfort of pets and sanitation of the facility by keeping the kennel area and grounds clean and odor-free. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, and animal waste. Previous kennel experience is preferred. Primary Responsibilities General Understands and applies hospital policies and procedures. Keeps kennel and grounds clean, orderly, and clutter-free. Removes trash, sweeps, and mops daily. Launders bedding and surgical linens. Provides compassionate patient care, including keeping patients clean, dry, and comfortable and alerting hospital to changes in patients condition while boarding. Notes any concerns about pets medical condition and inform veterinarian. Cleans and sterilizes runs and cages daily. Schedule: 8-hour shift Monday to Friday Rotating weekends and holidays $10-$13/hours-Salary based on experience. At AmeriVet, your well-being, your loved ones, and your future are our top priorities. This commitment is reflected in the comprehensive range of benefits we offer, including: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) matching Generous holidays and paid time off Career development programs Robust health and wellness initiatives AmeriVet takes pride in embracing the uniqueness and diversity that every team member, pet owner, and pet brings to our community. Our unwavering dedication revolves around nurturing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, where each team member not only feels a strong sense of belonging, but is also empowered to thrive. At AmeriVet, we make you our priority. So you can focus on your own Its natural to truly love some parts of your job but merely put up with others. Maybe you thought you had no choice. But were here to tell you that you do. Were AmeriVet. Were that genuine unicorn of corporate partners. With us, its not all about taking over and dominating a veterinary practice. It is about collaborating and becoming true partners with veterinarians who own practices. We do this by supporting the business side of your practice