Veterinary Kennel Technician at Alliance Animal Health

Hiram, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

14.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cleaning Methods, Animal Restraint, Physical Labor, Medication Administration, Recordkeeping, Cooperative Relationships, Sympathetic Care, Attention to Detail

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Company Description The Ark Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast paced, multi-doctor general practice located in Hiram, Ga. Our mission is to provide the best in veterinary care and services needed to keep your loyal companion happy and healthy. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Wellness Services, Preventative Care, Urgent Care, Emergency & Critical Care, General & Orthopedic Surgery, Digital X-Ray, Dental Procedures, Ultrasound, Full In-House Laboratory, In-House Pharmacy, Cold Therapy Laser, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding, Grooming & more. Hiram, GA is part of Paulding County, GA, one of the fastest growing counties in the county. Just a short drive NW of Atlanta, this rural town blends the best of the past, present, and future. The mix includes quaint, historic downtown shops to a wide array of nationally recognized retailers. The city sits on a beautiful natural landscape where outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy never-ending adventures, while the city also offers exceptional parks and recreational facilities for families to enjoy. The recently renovated Ben Hill Strickland Memorial Park can accommodate up to 500 guests and hosts many concerts, festivals, fireworks displays and other events! Quality of life is second to none in Hiram. Bring your family and join us for a day, a weekend, or a lifetime! Hiram really does have it all. To learn more about us click here. Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: The kennel tech is responsible for the care, feeding, medicating and cleaning of our patients in hospital, and our clients in the boarding facility. This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating. 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 will 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 Pay Range: $12-14/hr depending on experience 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. 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/. #SS2

Responsibilities

The kennel technician is responsible for the care, feeding, medicating, and cleaning of patients in the hospital and boarding facility. Duties include cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and assisting with post-operative care and recordkeeping.