Veterinary Kennel Technician

  • Full-time
  • Hospital Name: FRANKLIN ANIMAL CLINIC - FRANKLIN, IN

Company Description

Franklin Animal Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced 6 doctor small animal practice located in Franklin, IN. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Wellness Services, Urgent Care, Emergency & Critical Care, General & Orthopedic Surgery, Digital Full Body and Dental X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT, Full In-House Idexx Laboratory, In-House Pharmacy, Cold Therapy Laser, Surgical Laser, 24-hr Nursing Care, Medical Boarding & more!

Our hours of operation are:

  • Monday to Saturday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
  • Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

To learn more about us click here

Job Description

  • Providing meticulous care for hospitalized patients and boarding animals, including medication administration and specialized feeding.
  • Observing and reporting any changes in animal behavior or health status to veterinary staff promptly, and conducting comprehensive recordkeeping of medications, diets, and animal health status.
  • Maintaining stringent cleanliness standards through thorough cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of facilities and surgical instruments.
  • Ensure optimal inventory management by diligently restocking hospital supplies.
  • Upholding the highest standards of animal care and welfare while supporting veterinary operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in cleaning protocols and efficient use of cleaning equipment.
  • Physical capability to perform moderately heavy labor, including handling large dogs and managing substantial weights of pet supplies.
  • Knowledge of safe animal restraint techniques.
  • Ability to learn to administer medications and to recognize abnormal conditions.
  • Strong comprehension skills to accurately interpret and execute both verbal and written instructions.
  • Exceptional patience and empathy when caring for sick, injured, or distressed animals.
  • Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the job. 

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
  • Paid Bereavement Program 
  • Paid Parental Leave Program  
  • Competitive Compensation  
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Assistance Program 
  • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
  • Career Development Opportunities 
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions! 
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.) 

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. 

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/