Kennel Technician
Description
North Center Animal Hospital-Kennel Technician
Chicago, IL
Part-time
More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At North Center Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
And, we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who we are
At North Center Animal Hosptial, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.
We are a Feline Friendly certified and AHAA accredited 4-doctor practice. We are a full-service veterinary hospital that has been serving the area for over 60 years.
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
North Center Animal Hospital is looking for a Kennel Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. The ideal candidate:
- Is motivated and hard-working
- Strong communication skills
- Can take direction well
- Works well independently and on a team
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays
- Is a quick learner
- Has basic computer skills
Job Overview:
This includes feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, medicating, and monitoring the well-being of dogs, cats and, occasionally, other companion animals. This position requires a love of animals and the ability to warmly welcome clients and compassionately care for their pets. Kennel team members are also responsible for the cleaning of the clinic. This includes laundry, dusting, sweeping, moping, washing dishes, and other tasks on a daily basis alongside their kennel duties.
We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible.This includes feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, medicating, and monitoring the well-being of dogs, cats and, occasionally, other companion animals. This position requires a love of animals and the ability to warmly welcome clients and compassionately care for their pets. Kennel team members are also responsible for the cleaning of the clinic. This includes laundry, dusting, sweeping, moping, washing dishes, and other tasks on a daily basis alongside their kennel duties.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.