Kennel Technician

Kennel Technician Summary:

Kennel Technicians must provide excellent care and follow systems and procedures to ensure the health and safety of the puppies and other pets at PetCenter.

Job Requirements:

• Maintaining operations for kennels that house dogs and other animals
• Adhering to kennel policies and procedures
• Promote a positive, supportive, team-oriented working environment for all staff
• Must have strong animal sensitivity
• Must be able to comfortably and repetitively lift 25 lbs.
• Must have flexibility and stamina to work retail hours
• Must have a good understanding of animal pediatrics and good husbandry practices
• Working experience in a kennel or veterinarian environment
• Must be able to perform strenuous, repetitive tasks

Responsibilities:

• Perform and ensure that all opening, daily and closing procedures are followed in the kennel through procedural checklists resulting in cleanliness that is flawless
• Ensure that all animal's health is monitored daily and proper records are kept
• Provide proper nutrition daily; consumption is monitored and recorded
• Assist Veterinarian with animal examinations, and provide care and medications as prescribed by the Veterinarian
• Help maintain records and folders kept for animals related needs in relation to PetCenter's community service programs. This may include, but is not limited to, preparing PetCenter pets for visits to schools, nursing homes and other community outings
• Perform other cleaning tasks in and around the kennel
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training Application Question(s): This position requires availability for shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and on Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m to 6:30 p.m; please confirm your availability. This position requires Wednesday evening availability and weekend availability. Please confirm that you are available to work Wednesday nights as well as Saturday and/or Sunday shifts. Ability to

Commute:

Old Bridge, NJ 08857 (Required)

Work Location:

In person