Kennel Technician Dunn Animal Hospital
- 4.5 Dunn, NC Job Details Full-time 4 days ago Benefits On-the-job training Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications Landscape maintenance Sterilization In-person customer service Direct client contact Dog handling Communication with pet owners Stocking Facilities maintenance Full Job Description Kennel Technician
- Dunn Animal Hospital | 625 N Powell Drive, Dunn, NC 28334 Join a Compassionate, High-Quality Team!
About Us Dunn Animal Hospital is a progressive, full-service small animal practice dedicated to top-tier care. We pride ourselves on exceptional communication, honesty, compassion, and a deep-seated love for our patients and their families. Join our supportive team and make a real, positive impact in the Dunn community! Position Summary The Kennel Technician provides compassionate, high-quality care to meet the basic needs of animals undergoing grooming, boarding, or hospitalization at Dunn Animal Hospital. This role requires a professional demeanor during client interactions, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive within a fast-paced team environment.
Hospital Hours:
Mon/Wed/Fri (8:00 AM
- 5:30 PM) | Tue (8:00 AM
- 6:00 PM) | Thu (8:00 AM
- 7:00 PM)
Schedule Flexibility:
This position requires availability for standard operating hours, as well as select weekends and holidays.
Job Duties Animal Care & Handling Daily Management:
Walk and turn out boarded dogs multiple times daily for exercise and elimination.
Clinical Support:
Restrain and handle animals safely, assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians as requested.
Specialized Grooming:
Bathe, dry, and groom boarding pets according to breed requirements and owner instructions, including nail trims and coat rake outs.
Medical Monitoring:
Assist with the care of hospitalized patients, administer prescribed medications, and accurately document all treatments.
Samples Collection:
Obtain animal weights, stool samples, and urine samples according to medical requirements.
Facility Maintenance & Hygiene Sanitation:
Deep-clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels, cages, runs, and stalls throughout the day to eliminate waste, prevent disease spread, and maintain a fresh-smelling facility. Launder towels and blankets as needed.
Sterilization:
Wash and sterilize all food and water bowls and perform general hospital cleaning to prevent disease spread.
Boarding Areas:
Maintain areas through proper stocking and cleaning. Remove and dispose of all trash to keep kennel areas neat and tidy.
Groundskeeping:
Patrol hospital grounds daily to collect trash and stool, clean pooper scoopers, empty entrance trash cans, and sanitize the astroturf area using designated spray applications.
Facility Appearance:
Facility is clean and organized.
Consumables are stocked appropriately:
paper towels, toilet paper, soap dispensers, etc. Open UPS, FedEx, food deliveries, etc., and place in proper locations.
Surgical and Dental Rooms:
Stock appropriate items including instruments, packs, syringes, and pill bottles.
Observation & Documentation Health Assessment:
Observe animal behavior, appearance, and physical condition for symptoms of illness or stress (e.g., nausea, diarrhea, hot spots, poor appetite) and report findings to the doctor.
Elimination Tracking:
Monitor animal elimination during walks, noting and reporting abnormalities like hard stool, loose stool, or unusual color.
Record Keeping:
Maintain precise records of feeding schedules, general appearance, and behavior for all boarded, groomed, or hospitalized animals.
Organization:
Keep cages properly numbered and ensure all personal pet property (food, medication, toys, leashes) is clearly identified and stored in designated areas.
Discharge Quality:
Verify that discharging animals are clean, fresh-smelling, and officially cleared by a doctor or veterinary technician before leaving. Perform other duties/tasks as assigned to ensure the health and safety of the animals as well as meet the needs of the hospital.
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Qualified applicants will be contacted directly.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement
Work Location:
In person
