Veterinary Technician at Critters Veterinary Centre

Job Description

• The veterinary technician will provide exceptional delivery of premium service to pets: bathing, grooming and ensuring thorough cleaning of dog’s kennels, clinic, admission rooms, boarding rooms and the general premises of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct grooming which includes: bath, ear & anal gland cleaning, nail clipping, fur brushing and hair cut for pets.
• Providing assistance to Doctors as required in cases of restraint, drug administration and general cleaning.
• Overseeing de-matting and detangling dogs as required.
• Prepare and feed dogs on boarding.
• Identify and communicate any pet health issue to the medical department and client.
• Recommending grooming techniques/products to client.
• Ensure all working equipment’s are thoroughly cleaned and sterilized after use.
• Monitoring thecleaning and maintenance of a conducive environment.
• Maintain constant vigilance regarding open doorways that could allow pets to escape from the facility.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding clients and patients for whom the practice provides veterinary services.
• Occasionally conduct duties not captured in this job description for the management.

Requirements

• OND/HND graduate of animal science or related course.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Customer service skills: attentively listening to client’s requests.
• Must be comfortable with animals.
• Ability to drive is an advantage.