Kennel Technician - Norwood in Jacksonville, Florida at EveryPet Formerly First Coast No More Homeless Pets

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Kennel Technician & Feral Cat Care Specialist. In this role, you will provide excellent care to dogs and domestic and feral cats in our facility. Your duties will include maintaining clean and comfortable living spaces for all dogs and cats by administering medications as needed, assisting with feeding and grooming, and implementing enrichment activities to ensure the well-being of our patients.

• Feel and express a genuine liking for animals and for working in an animal care environment

• Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks

• Provide quality care to patients including walking, feeding, cleaning, grooming when required and basic nursing care if required

• Administer medications and treatments to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.

• Monitor animals for signs of illness or distress, reporting any concerns to veterinary staff promptly

• Answer basic animal care questions and report specific information to medical staff

• Greet clients and enter or update client and pet (animal) information into practice’s computer system

• Help support the medical staff and assist in procedures while safely restraining animals

• Assist with intake procedures, including vaccinations and health assessments

• Maintain accurate records of care, including medical treatments, and behavior observations

• Assist vet techs or CSR leads on specific tasks when asked, such as discharging a patient

• Maintain the cleanliness of the clinic and animal holding areas through sanitation and organization

• Clean and sanitize kennels, litter boxes, and common areas to maintain a healthy organized environment

• Assist with laundry duties, including washing and drying bedding and towels

• Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other team members

• Display tact and diplomacy with staff members and clients even when busy or hectic situation arises

• Can deal intelligibly, pleasantly and efficiently with clients, often while multitasking

• Can accurately maintain medical records as needed

• Implement enrichment activities and socialization techniques to promote animals' mental and emotional well-being in our care

• Clean cat trap covers

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Prefer previous experience working with cats in a shelter, veterinary clinic, or similar environment.

• Seek candidates with expertise in animal behavior, health, and welfare, with a particular emphasis on comprehending the needs of feral cats.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, to ensure care for animals. Be flexible in work habits.

Passion for animal welfare and a commitment to providing high-quality care to all animals, regardless of their background or circumstances

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments.

• May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal urine and feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases

• Exposure to animal bites or scratches, high noise levels, cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces.

• Perform basic computer skills

• Requires long periods of bending, twisting, stooping, standing, and walking.

• Ability to see objects at varying distances, speak, and listen in English.

• Use of fingers, hands, and arms to grasp, move, or assemble small objects with repetitive motions.

Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 40 pounds unassisted; frequent lifting of animals and objects over 40 pounds with assistance

Benefits:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee veterinary discount

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities listed above are not intended to represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, tasks, or activities required of this position. Responsibilities may change, or additional duties may be assigned at any time, with or without notice, based on organizational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employee Wellness & Support:

We believe that caring for our team is just as important as caring for the pets and people we serve. Our organization is proud to provide a unique level of employee support through a full-time, on-site licensed Veterinary Social Worker dedicated to promoting team well-being, emotional resilience, and a healthy workplace culture. This resource provides support in areas such as compassion fatigue prevention, stress management, grief and loss support, communication, conflict resolution, and navigating the emotional challenges of veterinary medicine.

To further support our employees, we also offer a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to team members, providing confidential access to additional resources for personal and professional well being.

To Apply: Interested candidates can apply through our posting with their updated resume and cover letter. We look forward to welcoming a new team member who is eager to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Equal Opportunity Employer: EveryPet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The mission of EveryPet is to make veterinary care affordable and accessible to all as we save lives by keeping dogs and cats in homes and out of shelters, provide low-cost spay/neuter services with emphasis on feral/community cats, and deliver a broad range of related programs and services.