Kennel Technicians

Kennel Technician

Furever Vets Central Urgent Care and Pet Resort

We love to train! However, at least one year of animal handling/care experience is preferred. We are looking for an individual who is compassionate, empathetic, and ready to support our team.

• Is compassionate and empathetic.
• Is able to maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Conducts themselves in a confident and professional manner at all times.
• Is comfortable learning and utilizing computer systems.
• Is confident in basic computer skills, including typing 30 words per minute.
• Enjoys answering client inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures, in person or via phone.
• Is experienced in guiding clients to make appropriate decisions.
• Is comfortable admitting patients and handling medical record entries accurately.
• Can accurately handle payment transactions.
• Takes initiative to keep busy, learn more, and make improvements.
• Has experience with preparing financial estimates and reviewing them with a client.
• Calmly and effectively works as part of a team under emergency circumstances.
• Is detail-oriented.
• Has experience with receiving and relaying telephone, fax and email messages accurately and promptly.
• Feels and expresses a genuine liking for animals and their owners, and for working in an animal care field.
• Enjoys greeting clients with poise and natural effort.
• Is skilled in turning future clients (phone shoppers) into customers via relationship building and bonding.
• Can easily remember client and patient names and use them.
• Has experience handling dogs and cats, as well as evaluating animal behavior.
• Is eager to maintain a professional and welcoming appearance of the front office and lobby.
• Physical effort:
  May require lifting and carrying animals (assisted by staff for animals over 40 lbs). Walks or stands for extended periods, frequently works in a bent position.
• Working conditions:
  
  May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.

• Expansive customer service skills
• Medical record‑keeping
• Canine and feline animal restraint
• Animal anatomy and physiology
• Canine and feline diseases and conditions
• Facility sanitation measures
• Basic diagnostic sampling and preparation: fecal flotation, urinalysis, ear cytology, and more
• Medical terminology
• Pharmacology
• Emergency response
• Vaccines and vaccination schedules
• Basic grooming services
• Leadership skills
• And much more

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Discounts on veterinary care, daycare, boarding, and grooming for personal pets
• Tuition sponsorship for a Veterinary Technology Associate’s Degree from Penn Foster College
• Advancement opportunities
• Unlimited continuing education opportunities
• Tickets to local sports games
• Participation in community events, fundraisers, and donation drives
• Annual salary raises based upon performance, growth, and attitude
• 4‑day work week (enjoy 3 days off)
• Birthdays off
• Family‑feel environment
• Routine goal‑setting and individualized attention towards achieving personal and professional goals

Salary starting at $15.00/hr starting pay is negotiable based on experience.

• 30‑40 hours per week
• 3 days per week (enjoy 4 days off a week!)
• Every other weekend
• Overtime available
• Holiday pay on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, Fourth of July, and New Year’s Day
• Location:
  
  11030 Bay meadows Road, Jacksonville 32256

Job Type: Full‑time