Kennel Technician, Houston, Tx - Oak Forest Veterinary Hospital

Description

Job locations:

Houston, TX


Job description:

Kennel staff members are responsible for proper husbandry care of all hospitalized and boarded animals, including feeding, bathing, record keeping and the cleanliness of cages, runs and ward areas.

In addition, the kennel staff also is responsible for the cleanliness of the hospital.


EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent


EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Animal care background is desirable, but not required.


RESPONSIBILITES

• Can walk dogs at least twice a day rain or shine.
• Can handle difficult and/or aggressive animals with proper training.
• Receives animals to be admitted, is responsible for their proper identification and for recording their respective locations.
• 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 of prioritizing tasks and keeps oneself busy and productive during work shifts.
• 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 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 the cleanliness of the hospital each day.
• Is prompt and has reliable transportation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits include:

Health, vision, dental insurance, life and AD&D

Matching 401k

Production Bonuses

Paid Vacation, Sick and holidays. Double time if scheduled to work on a holiday

Pet care


Hours of operation:

Monday, Wed, Thurs, Fri 7AM - 6PM

Tuesday 7AM - 7 PM

Rotating weekend kennel shift