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Animal Medical Center is Hiring a Full time kennel technician Near Hattiesburg, MS
Fast-paced, state-of-the-art, veterinary clinic located in Hattiesburg, MS, is seeking an outgoing, highly motivated kennel technician with exceptional people skills to join our veterinary team. You will be representing a well-established veterinary practice committed to excellence. This is a full time position is within the hours of 6 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Applicant must be flexible with their schedule to work opening or closing shifts. The position also requires Saturday and Sunday shifts as well as holidays.
WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF A FULL TIME KENNEL TECHNICIAN?
As a kennel technician you will continue to establish excellence in pet healthcare by:
Answering multiple telephone lines with the proper greeting, in a cheerful tone
Directing phone calls to proper team members and ensuring messages taken are followed through
Feeding, walking, and disinfection of kennels of boarding pets
Basic bathing/grooming
Learn and utilize Cornerstone veterinary software for invoicing and patient records
Work closely and respectfully with other team members in the veterinary practice to ensure a positive client experience
Restraining and handling of dogs and cats of all sizes and temperament
Educate pet owners about Animal Medical Center services and products according to the standards of Animal Medical Center
Organize and be able to accurately record treatment and patient records
Basic cleaning upkeep such as laundry, sweeping, mopping, and taking trash out
WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?
At Animal Medical Center, we strive to exceed our client's expectations by providing excellent service. Skills you would need for this position are:
Excellent customer service skills both written and verbal
Love people as much as you love pets
Available to work on weekends, holidays, and closing shifts (till 8:00 p.m.)
Able to recognize potential signs of illness of pets
Access to internet to receive schedule and communication emails from Animal Medical Center
Able to stand for long periods of time, be able to lift up to 50 pounds and more assisted
Be a career minded individual looking for a profession in veterinary field
Preferred skill is previous veterinary experience, however, it is not required
WHAT OTHER THINGS DO I NEED TO KNOW?
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future
Hourly pay is commensurate with experience
The work schedule can be demanding: opening shifts, closing shifts, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should be flexible with their schedules and will be required to closing shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Dependability and being flexible is essential
Upon conditional offer of employment, you successfully complete a drug screen and background check
Due to the number of telephone calls inquiring on application status, we are not able to return every phone call. Be assured that we review every application received. You will either receive a telephone call for a phone interview, an email inviting you to take an assessment for questions related to the position, or email referring to why your application has not gone further in the application process. If you do call about your application status, a message will be taken and forwarded to the proper personnel, however, a follow up phone call cannot be guaranteed.