Kennel Technician

## Kennel Technician Apply:
Edmond, OK:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR109086

Animal Medical Center I-35 is looking for a dependable, motivated
** Kennel Technician
** to join our team! We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with animals and takes pride in making every pet’s experience safe, comfortable, clean, and enjoyable.

The ideal candidate is
** task-oriented, self-motivated, and able to stay productive without constant supervision**. This is a hands-on position that requires someone who sees what needs to be done and takes the initiative to do it. We want someone who treats every pet as if they were their own and understands that the little things can make a big difference in a pet’s stay.

This position also supports the
** medical team and overall hospital operations
** when needed. Our ideal candidate is willing to jump in, help wherever needed, and contribute to keeping the entire hospital clean, organized, and running smoothly.##

Key Responsibilities ### Boarding & Pet Care
* Provide excellent daily care for boarding dogs and cats, including feeding, watering, medication administration as directed, exercise, enrichment, and monitoring.
* Maintain clean, organized, and comfortable kennels and boarding areas throughout the day.
* Monitor pets for changes in behavior, appetite, attitude, or health and communicate concerns promptly to the appropriate team member.
* Provide pets with attention, affection, enrichment, and interaction appropriate for their individual needs.
* Follow all hospital and boarding protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and boarding pets.
* Give every pet individualized attention and work to make their stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.### Pet Care & Grooming Services
* Bathe and dry pets as needed for boarding, grooming, medical, or client requests.
* Perform
** nail trims
** safely and appropriately.
* Perform
** anal gland expressions
** when requested.
* Clean pets' ears and maintain appropriate hygiene.
* Brush and maintain coats as needed.
* Communicate any abnormalities, skin issues, ear concerns, injuries, or other observations to the medical team.
* Handle pets safely and appropriately based on their temperament and individual needs.### Hospital Support & Cleaning
* Keep kennel areas, supplies, laundry, and work spaces clean, stocked, and organized.
* Clean and maintain common areas throughout the hospital.
* Help with hospital laundry, dishes, trash, cleaning, stocking, and other daily housekeeping responsibilities.
* Assist the medical team with appropriate tasks when needed.
* Help prepare rooms, restock supplies, clean equipment, and maintain an organized work environment.
* Recognize what needs to be done throughout the hospital and take initiative rather than waiting to be assigned every task.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and team members.### Client Experience
* Interact professionally and warmly with clients during drop-off and pick-up.
* Help clients feel confident that their pets were well cared for while staying with us.
* Be able to enthusiastically share positive updates with clients about their pet’s stay and let them know how much their pet was loved and cared for.
* Create a positive experience that makes clients feel comfortable choosing Animal Medical Center I-35 for their pet’s boarding needs.##

What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who:
* ** Loves animals and genuinely enjoys caring for them.
*** Is naturally
** task-oriented, productive, and motivated**.
* Can look around and recognize what needs to be done without waiting to be told.
* Requires
** minimal oversight from management
** once trained.
* Takes ownership of their responsibilities and follows…