Veterinary Kennel Technician
Core
Daily care, feeding, bathing, and monitoring of hospitalized and boarding animals in a veterinary hospital.
Role type
Veterinary kennel technician
Builds
Patient comfort and hygiene in hospital and boarding facilities
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal restraint, medication administration, kennel cleaning, patient monitoring, surgical instrument sterilization, physical lifting
Preferred skills
Previous animal care experience, knowledge of disinfecting practices, ability to recognize abnormal conditions
Responsibilities
Feeding, walking, and bathing animals; cleaning kennels and treatment areas; administering medications; monitoring patient condition; assisting with post-operative care; helping with animal restraint; restocking supplies; maintaining patient records; sterilizing surgical instruments.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC