Veterinary Kennel Technician at Alliance Animal Health

Cypress, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Care, Feeding, Medicating, Cleaning, Laundry, Bathing, Walking Dogs, Restocking Supplies, Post-operative Care, Animal Restraint, Recordkeeping, Sterilization of Instruments, Disinfecting Methods, Physical Labor, Patient Attention, Medication Administration

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Company Description CyFair Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care using today’s most advanced veterinary techniques. Our dedicated team of doctors and support staff shares a deep passion for animals and a commitment to exceptional client service. We proudly serve the Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth areas, as well as surrounding communities, offering both walk-in and scheduled appointments to meet the diverse needs of our clients. At CyFair, you'll be part of a supportive and experienced team focused on providing the best possible care for every pet that walks through our doors. If you’re looking to join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your love for animals and dedication to their care is valued—you’ll feel right at home here. To learn more click here Job Description Job duties The kennel tech is responsible for the care, feeding, medicating, and cleaning of our patients in the hospital and boarding facility. This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating patients. You are responsible for restocking hospital supplies, helping with post-operative patients, assisting doctors and assistants with animal restraint and exams. You will be responsible for proper recordkeeping of medications, special foods, appetite, behavior and any issue that may arise while the animal is in our care. You may be trained to clean and sterilize surgical instruments. Qualifications We are looking for someone with: Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting methods. Proper methods of animal restraint. Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency. Perform moderately heavy physical labor (large dogs, bags of litter, pet foods, etc). Ability to sympathetically and patiently attend to sick, scared and injured animals. Ability to learn to administer medications and to recognize abnormal conditions. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the job. Additional Information We offer our staff: Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Assistance Program Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

Responsibilities

The kennel technician is responsible for the comprehensive care of hospital and boarding patients, including feeding, medicating, cleaning, and monitoring their condition. This role also involves assisting veterinary staff with restraint, exams, recordkeeping, and potentially sterilizing surgical instruments.