Animal Care Technician

Overview

• Do you light up at the thought of helping animals feel their best?
• Are you the one your friends call when their pets need love, patience, and a gentle touch?
• Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-reward environment where your care makes a real difference?

If you just answered "yes" three times, keep reading - this full-time Pet Care Specialist
- Veterinary Technician opportunity with New Horizon Kennel in Port Byron, IL is for you!

• Competitive wage of $15 - $19 per hour
• A retirement plan
• Health insurance for full-time employees
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Professional development assistance

In operation since 2012, we have a stellar reputation in our community and the surrounding region as a modern pet care facility committed to quality services and excellent care for dogs and cats. We uphold the highest standards and do our utmost to provide a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment. Our high-performance services include grooming, lodging, training, enrichment playgroups, and more!

We're not only a great place for pets to play but a great place for animal lovers to work. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, career development opportunities, and a positive work culture. Join us!

Typically, this animal care position will work 5 days per week, between Monday and Sunday, with availability spanning between 7 am - 9 pm. However, your shifts may vary according to our business needs.

As our Pet Care Specialist
- Veterinary Technician, you'll be the heartbeat of our wellness team. You'll care for the health of our furry guests, provide daily medical directives, and maintain a sanitized, safe environment they can thrive in. From administering medication to updating records and ensuring every tail is wagging, your role is vital. Every day brings new challenges - and new reasons to be proud of what you do.

Requirements:

• 2 years of Microsoft Office experience, including Excel
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, such as standing for extended periods and lifting 50 lbs.
• Great critical thinking, active listening, time management, and multitasking abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly professional and ethical with a positive attitude
• A reliable self-starter

• Veterinary technology degree OR a human healthcare certification
• 2+ years of vet tech OR human healthcare experience
• Customer service experience
• Experience with mentoring/training a team
• Experience supervising a team

Meet the qualifications listed above? Ready to become our Pet Care Specialist
- Veterinary Technician? If so, apply today! Our initial application is quick, easy, and mobile-friendly.