Kennel Technician Position Available In Norfolk, Massachusetts

Kennel Technician 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars Franklin, MA 02038 Description Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant! Veterinary practice in Franklin, MA is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated kennel technician to work in our Boarding department. Duties include but are not limited to checking in clients, feeding animals, cleaning kennels, administering medications, and assisting with hospital tasks as needed. Experience working with animals is preferred. An ideal candidate would have confidence working with small and large dogs as well as cats. A positive attitude and the ability to multitask and handle a high pressure, fast-paced environment are a must. Eligible candidates must be available to work weekend hours and must be available year round. Please reply to this posting for consideration. Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role: Responsible for the day-to-day care of patients and boarders Safe handling and restraint Feeding and watering Walking and bathing Monitoring behaviors Ensuring the well-being of pets Assisting medical staff

What You’ll Bring:

Must have previous animal experience Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects A sense of fun and teamwork – Smiles and laughter are required for all who apply Dependable and able to work independently The ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease A willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets References, background checks, and drug testing are required

Benefits:

Paid time off Health insurance Dental Insurance Vision insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedules 401K with company match Training and career development About Acorn Animal Hospital Acorn Animal Hospital, located in Franklin, MA, offers high-end diagnostic equipment, including digital ultrasound, fully integrated digital x-ray, video endoscope, top-of-the-line in-house laboratory equipment, and a vast pharmacy of medications and retail products. Inspired by our shared passion for exceptional animal care, we have built a team of the industry’s most talented, hard-working, and compassionate veterinary professionals. Our team of experienced veterinarians can provide training and mentorship in ultrasonography, radiology, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and internal medicine. We have a very high Technician to doctor ratio to ensure that assistance is always available. We have very low support staff turnover and a large team of highly skilled technicians that our doctors rely on to drive efficient workflow, independently handle treatments, and think one step ahead. Our hospital offers a fun, team-oriented environment with engaged support staff. We believe happy employees provide higher quality care for our patients, which is why we guarantee that our team members have a schedule that offers a strong work-life balance and adequate time away from work for personal fulfillment. Acorn Animal Hospital is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams. Equal Opportunity Employer Policy Acorn Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply