Veterinary Kennel Technician Job Burgaw North Carolina USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Location: Burgaw

Are you ready to start the next chapter of your life with an actual career instead of just a job? Healing Hands Animal Hospital has an incredible opportunity for a Veterinary Kennel Technician. This friendly and energetic clinic is working to keep our furry companions healthy and well cared for.

Key responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Animal Care:

Feeding animals according to a set schedule and dietary needs
Walking and exercising animals in designated areas
Providing enrichment activities like toys and playtime
Monitoring animal health, observing for signs of illness or distress and reporting to veterinary staff

Kennel and Hospital Care:

Cleaning and disinfecting animal cages, runs, and play areas regularly
Washing and sanitizing food and water bowls
Changing bedding and maintaining clean laundry
Maintaining overall cleanliness of the kennel facility
Maintaining overall cleanliness of the hospital along with other staff members
Unpacking daily inventory boxes and stocking low inventory throughout the hospital
Stocking, organizing, and cleaning items in storage and storage areas

Animal Handling:

Safely restraining animals for examinations or procedures as needed
Assisting with intake and discharge of animals
Properly identifying animals and ensuring accurate record keeping

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Animal handling experience:
Comfort and confidence in working with a variety of animals, including dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments, goats, pigs, and chickens
Attention to detail:
Ability to follow cleaning protocols and accurately monitor animal health
Physical ability:
Capability to lift and move animals up to 50lbs, walk for extended periods, and perform repetitive cleaning tasks
Communication skills:

Effective communication with clients, veterinary staff, and other team members
Basic understanding of animal behavior and health concerns
Reliable transportation
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments
Availablility to work weekends, alternating

Healing Hands Veterinary Hospital has proudly served the beloved pets of Burgaw, NC area since 1995. We are under new management and are expanding quickly. Exemplary patient care and client service are our #1 priority, and with that we have a busy office to care for pets as well as the ability to perform in-home care and services. This is your chance to join a team that gets to make a difference with what they do each and every day.

You are invited to apply!