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Kennel Technician - Opelika, AL

Opelika, Alabama, United States · On-site

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Who we are Opelika Animal Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Technician! Position Details Role: Kennel Technician Status: Full-time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience Schedule: 40-hour work week with rotating schedule b…

Skills: Animal Care, Kennel Management, Animal Handling, Cleaning And Sanitation, Problem Solving

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Kennel Technician - Opelika, AL

Opelika Animal Hospital

Opelika, Alabama, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • 401(k) Matching, Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account, 529 Savings Plan, Tuition Support Program, Referral Bonus Program
  • Posted 10d ago
  • Apply by Jul 17
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily care, feeding, and cleaning of animals in the kennel facility. Duties include transporting pets, bathing animals, and reporting health changes to veterinary staff.

Requirements

Requires previous experience in animal care and the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Candidates must be available to work a rotating schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Full job description

Who we are

Opelika Animal Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Technician!

 

Position Details

  • Role: Kennel Technician
  • Status: Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
  • Schedule: 40-hour work week with rotating schedule between hours of 7:15 am - 6:15 pm weekly and rotation hours on alternating weekends

 

Opelika Animal Hospital is looking for a kennel technician to join our team!  Our team consists of highly skilled veterinarians and staff.  Together, we have a combined 110 years of experience in veterinary medicine.  Our knowledge and experience allow us to provide the best medical care possible for your pet. Loving, humane treatment of animals is our top priority, and we are committed to providing the care your pet needs to live a long, happy life.

 

 

Why Our Kennel Technicians Love it Here

  • Scheduling to foster a proper work-life balance and offers flexibility when life happens
  • Opportunity to grow and learn
  • A supportive environment where you can be yourself

How Our Kennel Technicians Spend Your Day:

  • Transporting pets to and from kennels.
  • Ensuring that the animals always have ample fresh food and water
  • Cleaning animal waste, spilled food, hair and other debris from kennels
  • Accompany animals on walks, if required
  • Calming animals that are in distress
  • Bathing dogs and cats
  • Reporting significant changes in functioning to the Veterinarian or medical professional on duty
  • Evacuating all animals in case of an emergency
  • Assisting Veterinarians -experience required

What Our Kennel Technicians Bring:

  • Previous experience caring for animals
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Physically fit and agile
  • Capacity to lift to 50 pounds unaided.
  • A passion for animal welfare
  • Available to work evenings, on weekends, and public holidays
  • Previous experience as a kennel tech preferred.

 

Financial Benefits

  • A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
  • 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
  • 529 Savings Plan
  • Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
  • Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

  • Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
  • All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
  • Sick Time / Paid Time Off
  • Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
  • Pet discounts on services and products
  • Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

  • Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

  • Six paid holidays (full-time only)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount program

 

Join Our Team!

 

Think you're the kennel technician we're looking for? Apply today!

 

 

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Opelika Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

Related keywords

Veterinary MedicineKennel TechnicianAnimal WelfarePet CareAnimal HandlingVeterinary AssistantAnimal HospitalPet HygieneAnimal Behavior

About Opelika Animal Hospital

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Industry
Public Relations and Communications Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Opelika, Alabama
LinkedIn followers
20

Offices: 1615 2nd Ave, Opelika, Alabama 36801-5617, US

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About Opelika Animal Hospital

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Public Relations and Communications Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Opelika, Alabama
LinkedIn followers
20

Offices: 1615 2nd Ave, Opelika, Alabama 36801-5617, US

View all jobs at Opelika Animal Hospital

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