What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Technician - Knoxville, TN position at Karns Animal Clinic?
Who we are
Karns Animal Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Technician!
Position Details
- Role: Kennel Technician
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, up to three weeks of paid parental leave, generous PTO, and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program
Karns Animal Clinic is on the hunt for a full-time kennel technician to add to their fantastic team. At Karns Animal Clinic, we have a structure that makes for consistent, quality medical care, but no one has more fun in this adrenaline-filled, challenging job than we do!
This position supports pets staying in both our hospital and kennel. Among other responsibilities, a Kennel Tech:
- Provides daily care for animals, including feeding, watering, and exercising
- Cleans and sanitizes kennels, cages, and work areas to maintain a healthy environment
- Monitors the health and behavior of animals, reporting any concerns to the supervisor or veterinarian
- Prepares animals for surgery by shaving, cleaning, and disinfecting surgical sites
- Monitors anesthesia, vital signs, and patient status during surgery
- Provides post-operative care, including monitoring recovery, managing pain, and dressing wounds
- Sanitizes and packs surgical equipment
We offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and rewarding work environment, including:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Our hospital care technicians should be ready to:
- Ask for help and offer help to others
- Grow as a professional and encourage the growth of others
- Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself
- Maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join a team of amazing people who put people first! Think you're the kennel technician we're looking for? Apply today so we can meet you!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Karns Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.