Kennel Technician

WHO WE NEED

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 and empathetic.
• Is able to maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Conducts themself 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 to 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 clients 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/welcoming appearance of the front office and lobby.
• Physical effort: Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40lbs). Walks or stands for extended periods of time, frequently works in a bent position.
• Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratched and contagious diseases.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• 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!

BENEFITS

• 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, including Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and Icemen
• 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 upon entering experience. 

Schedule requirements

• 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 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville 32256 OR 3629 Pacetti Rd, St Augustine FL 32092

At Forever Vets Animal Hospital, we believe in giving the best service to our community in whatever way we can serve. As a Pet Resort Kennel Technician, you are expected to follow the hospital’s mission in providing the best customer service possible to all our clients while performing all previously-stated duties.