Eau Claire Animal Hospital is growing and looking to add to our kennel assistant team. We are the only general practice in the Chippewa Valley to still offer boarding right here in our facility. We offer small animal veterinary medicine of the highest quality. Our years of dedication have earned us a reputation as being among one of the top choices for small animal clinics in the Eau Claire area.
We are seeking a compassionate and hard-working Kennel Technician to join our growing hospital located in Eau Claire.
Skills Required:
- Must be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends.
- Must be able to frequently lift 40 pounds.
- Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
- Must be able to work on a computer system.
- Must be able to handle cats, dogs on leashes and work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander, and excretions.
- Ability to think clearly and quickly to resolve problems.
- Must possess a love of animals. Must always display professional manners.
Essential Job Functions:
- Sanitizes/disinfects pet guest suite, condo, and general boarding areas.
- Provides clean bedding and fresh water to each new pet guest.
- Feeds pet guests the correct type and quantity of food for each meal.
- Ensure every pet guest always has clean water.
- Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of every pet guest; reports any concern to manager.
- Periodically throughout the day performs a visual check on each boarding guest for well-being and safety.
- Cleans up pet excrement, as needed. Checks and cleans feces from suites as needed during the day.
- Monitors guest's belongings; cleaning them as needed; assures the return of the belongings to the owner.
- Launders pet bedding, toys, cleaning towels as needed.
- Communicates with lead when supplies are running low.
- Follows all safe handling procedures.
- Treats clients, guests, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner; greets all clients encountered while performing work duties.
- Assists other Team Members as needed.
- Follows all Policies and Procedures, following the Core Values established by the company.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Hours:
Around 16-20 hours per week.
Shifts could be Monday AM/Wednesday PM/Sunday AM and filling in other days.
Education/Experience:
No special requirements.
If you believe you would be a good fit here at Eau Claire Animal Hospital please reach out to Jenna at ech_mgr@lakefieldvet.com