Kennel Technician

Rye Harrison Veterinary Hospitalis hiring a full-time Kennel Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians skilled technicians and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic reliable and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our mission expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deservemedical dental vision and retirement.
• Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family too.
• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
• Employee referral bonus. Earn $1000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180 partner hospitals across the country.

Salary: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour determined by the candidates skills experience and qualifications.

Schedule: This role offers a 4-day workweek with a flexible rotating schedule. Shifts may include early mornings (as early as 7:45 AM) evenings (as late as 8:30 PM) and weekend availability. Schedules will rotate and well work with you to support both hospital needs and work-life balance. You will not be scheduled to both open and close on the same day though flexibility across different time slots is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor the health and comfort of animals recognize and respond to emergency situations and report health concerns.
• Document treatments activities and observations.
• Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
• Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
• Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes bowls litter boxes kennels and cages.
• Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
• Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing food preparation and laundry areas.
• Administer oral and topical medications including flea and tick treatments.
• Assist with checking in and out boarding patients ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
• Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.

Qualifications:

• A passion for animals and their well-beingno prior experience required were happy to train the right candidate!
• Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

About Rye Harrison Veterinary Hospital

Rye Harrison Veterinary Hospital located in Rye NY is a full-service veterinary hospital offering comprehensive care for dogs cats and exotic pets. As an AAHA-accredited practice since 1954 they uphold high standards in veterinary medicine covering wellness exams diagnostics surgery dental care and more. The hospital also provides grooming and boarding services and serves both Westchester NY and Fairfield CT communities. Led by an experienced team of veterinarians Rye Harrison Veterinary Hospital is committed to compassionate quality care in a welcoming environment.