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Kennel Technician
Job Description
Cleaning:
disinfecting kennels, dishes, laundry, etc Restocking supplies around the practice Veterinary staff support: assist techs with restraining, prepare kennels for incoming patients, etcDesired Qualities:
Compassion for animals Strong work ethic Reliability and punctuality Good communication skills Ability to lift 40-50 pounds and stand, bend, kneel, and walk for extended periods of time Comfortable working around animal waste, blood, medications, and cleaning agents Ability to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as needed. Schedule would be four 10-hour shifts throughout the week and 1-2 weekend shifts averaging 8 hours per month. •Previous animal experience is not required but highly preferred.Benefits:
Paid time offWork Location:
In personCareer Insights for Animal Care Worker / Manager
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What they do
An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$30,108 / year median in Tennessee
+16% projected growth