What are the responsibilities and job description for the Late Night Kennel Technician position at Pitzer’s Paws?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Kennel Technician, where your passion for animal care and attention to detail will make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional kennel and animal husbandry services, ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for a variety of animals. Your energetic approach and dedication will support animal care teams in delivering top-quality pet care, fostering a positive experience for every animal that walks through our doors. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in animal handling, and kennel operations within a fast-paced, compassionate setting.
Duties
- Maintain safety, cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, cages, and animal areas to promote health and hygiene. Checking in with Directo.
- Provide daily care including feeding, watering, exercising, and monitoring animals’ health status.
- Assist with animal restraint during examinations, treatments, or medication administration to ensure safety for both animals and staff.
- Support technicians and staff with team work
- basic procedures such as medication administration, animal handling, bathing and photo taking for owners and Director
- Observe animals closely for signs of illness or distress; document any abnormalities or concerns for veterinary review.
- Handle administrative tasks such as recording treatments, updating patient records, and managing kennel logs.
- Night Techs, walk peys on leash. Rescue and boarding care, cat and dog.
Skills
- Proven kennel experience with a strong understanding of animal husbandry practices.
- Knowledge of kennel assistant terminology, techniques relevant to animal care.
- Skilled in animal restraint techniques for dogs, cats, and other small animals; familiarity with equine handling is a plus. Will train !
- Experience administering medications accurately. Will train
- Ability to handle animals confidently using proper restraint methods while ensuring safety for all involved.
- Strong understanding of animal behavior
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with veterinary teams and educate pet owners on care routines. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to grow their expertise in veterinary support while making a positive impact on animals’ lives every day!
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16