Candidates applying for this position should be aware that we pay considerable attention to the following:
- Attention to detail; good work ethic.
- Team Members who can demonstrate the ability to work and care for small animals: dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs.
- Promptness, punctuality and professionalism with friendly, polite attitude with well-spoken communication skills.
- Ability to work full time up to 40 hours per week on average, including weekends and all major holidays, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Essential Functions of the Kennel Technician Position:
- Care for, feed, and monitor animals in the facility.
- Report observed health or behavior issues to the department or general manager.
- Clean assigned areas on a daily basis.
- Maintained assigned equipment and supplies in safe conditions and report any problems or needed repairs to the department manager.
- Additional tasks that may be assigned by the department manager or general management staff.
Typical Problems this Position may face:
- Dealing with fractious animals.
- Customer service issues (unhappy or emotional pet parent[s])
- Exposure to animal odors, diseases, possible contagious conditions, bites, scratches and moderate noise levels.
- Managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Major Responsibilities:
- Monitor and care for animals within the facility.
- Proper cleaning and disinfection of assigned areas.
- Provide excellent customer care and focus.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities Needed to Perform Essential Functions of this Position:
- Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions, animal handling and behavior.
- Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness.
- Ability to represent North Star Animal Hospital & Center in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers and staff.
- Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within the North Star
Animal Hospital & Center organization to include staff, volunteers, the public and be a team player.
- Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.
- Must be detail oriented and have strong time management skills.
- Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs, policies and procedures.
Required Professional Licensing or Certifications:
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The position holder must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance, up to 80 pounds with assistance.
- While performing the duties of this position you may be exposed to animal odors or airborne particles.
- The noise level of this environment is usually moderate.
Working Conditions:
- The individual performing this job may be required to work more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week.
This position description does is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by an individual. Other duties than those listed herein may be assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- North Star Animal Center is open from 7:00 AM through 9:00 PM. Let us know which shift you are able to work:
Option A: 7 AM to 4 PM
Option B: 12 PM to 9 PM
Option C: I am able to work ANY shift.
Experience:
- Kennel: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
