Kennel Technician
4 days ago
Jacksonville
Job Description WHO WE NEED We LOVE to train! However, at least one year of animal handling/care experience is preferred. We are looking for an individual who... • Is compassionate and empathetic., • Is able to maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees., • Conducts themself in a confident and professional manner at all times., • Is comfortable learning and utilizing computer systems., • Is confident in basic computer skills, including typing 30 words per minute., • Enjoys answering client inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures, in-person or via phone., • Is experienced in guiding clients to make appropriate decisions., • Is comfortable admitting patients and handling medical record entries accurately., • Can accurately handle payment transactions., • Takes initiative to keep busy, learn more, and to make improvements., • Has experience with preparing financial estimates and reviewing them with a client., • Calmly and effectively works as part of a team under emergency circumstances., • Is detail-oriented., • Has experience with receiving and relaying telephone, fax and email messages accurately and promptly., • Feels and expresses a genuine liking for animals and their owners, and for working in an animal care field., • Enjoys greeting clients with poise and natural effort., • Is skilled in turning future clients (phone-shoppers) into clients via relationship building and bonding., • Can easily remember client and patient names and use them., • Has experience handling dogs and cats, as well as evaluating animal behavior., • Is eager to maintain a professional/welcoming appearance of the front office and lobby., • Physical effort: Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40lbs). Walks or stands for extended periods of time, frequently works in a bent position., • Expansive customer service skills, • Medical record-keeping, • Canine and feline animal restraint, • Animal anatomy and physiology, • Canine and feline diseases and conditions, • Facility sanitation measures, • Basic diagnostic sampling and preparation: fecal flotation, urinalysis, ear cytology, and more!, • Medical terminology, • Pharmacology, • Emergency response, • Vaccines and vaccination schedules, • Basic grooming services BENEFITS • Health insurance, • Vision insurance, • Dental insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • 401(k) matching, • Discounts on veterinary care, daycare, boarding and grooming for personal pets, • Tuition sponsorship for a Veterinary Technology Associate's Degree from Penn Foster College, • Advancement opportunities, • Unlimited continuing education opportunities, • Tickets to local sports games, including Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and Icemen, • Participation in community events, fundraisers and donation drives, • Annual salary raises based upon performance, growth and attitude, • 4-day work week (enjoy 3 days off!), • Birthdays off!, • Family-feel environment Schedule requirements • 40 hours per week, • 3 days per week (enjoy 4 days off a week!), • Every other weekend, • Overtime available, • Holiday pay on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, Fourth of July, and New Year's Day. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Employee discount, • Flexible spending account, • Health insurance, • Health savings account, • Life insurance, • On-the-job training, • Opportunities for advancement, • Paid time off, • Paid training, • Professional development assistance, • Uniform allowance, • Vision insurance