What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Technician position at AmeriVet?
Responsibilities include:
What We're Looking For
This role is perfect for passionate animal lovers eager to grow their expertise while making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets. If you thrive in energetic environments where teamwork and compassion are key, we want to hear from you!
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
At AmeriVet, we're committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.
Here's what you can expect when you join our team:
Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.
At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
- Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting kennels, runs, cages, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces
- Cleaning up urine, feces, hair, and other messes promptly and thoroughly
- Washing and changing bedding, blankets, towels, and other linens
- Emptying trash and maintaining clean waste areas
- Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and other general cleaning duties
- Keeping floors, walls, doors, windows, and surfaces clean and presentable
- Maintaining organized and sanitary animal housing areas
- Feeding and providing fresh water to hospitalized and boarding animals as directed
- Assisting with laundry and maintaining adequate supplies of clean bedding and towels
- Restocking cleaning and animal care supplies
- Following all hospital cleaning, sanitation, and safety protocols
- Assisting the veterinary team with other basic hospital and animal-care tasks as needed
What We're Looking For
- Someone who genuinely enjoys cleaning and takes pride in doing it well
- Dependable, punctual, and willing to work as part of a team
- Comfortable working around dogs, cats, bodily fluids, odors, and messes
- Able to stay on task and work independently
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to move quickly while still maintaining high cleaning standards
- Comfortable with physical work, including standing for extended periods, bending, lifting, and cleaning
- Previous veterinary, kennel, animal care, or cleaning experience is a plus, but not required
- Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays as needed
This role is perfect for passionate animal lovers eager to grow their expertise while making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets. If you thrive in energetic environments where teamwork and compassion are key, we want to hear from you!
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
At AmeriVet, we're committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.
Here's what you can expect when you join our team:
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
- Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
- Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
- A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.
At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.