What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Technician - Knoxville, TN position at Vetcor?
Who We Are
Karns Animal Clinic is on the hunt for a full-time kennel technician to add to their fantastic team. At Karns Animal Clinic, we have a structure that makes for consistent, quality medical care, but no one has more fun in this adrenaline-filled, challenging job than we do!
This position supports pets staying in both our hospital and kennel. Among other responsibilities, a Kennel Tech:
Financial Benefits
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Karns Animal Clinic 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.
Karns Animal Clinic is on the hunt for a full-time kennel technician to add to their fantastic team. At Karns Animal Clinic, we have a structure that makes for consistent, quality medical care, but no one has more fun in this adrenaline-filled, challenging job than we do!
This position supports pets staying in both our hospital and kennel. Among other responsibilities, a Kennel Tech:
- Provides daily care for animals, including feeding, watering, and exercising
- Cleans and sanitizes kennels, cages, and work areas to maintain a healthy environment
- Monitors the health and behavior of animals, reporting any concerns to the supervisor or veterinarian
- Prepares animals for surgery by shaving, cleaning, and disinfecting surgical sites
- Monitors anesthesia, vital signs, and patient status during surgery
- Provides post-operative care, including monitoring recovery, managing pain, and dressing wounds
- Sanitizes and packs surgical equipment
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
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- 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
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Ask for help and offer help to others
- Grow as a professional and encourage the growth of others
- Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself
- Maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Karns Animal Clinic 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.
Technician-Knoxville, TN
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Knoxville, TN
