Job Description
Job Description
Position : Non-Anesthetic Dental Cleaning Technician
The Dental Technician position is a highly-skilled role that requires an enthusiastic, adept, and versatile ability to gain the fundamental knowledge about anesthesia-free dental cleanings for dogs.
You will exercise considerable independent judgment and work supporting a senior technician. Great customer service and communication skills will further define your success.
Key Responsibilities :
- Provide quality dental cleanings for dogs without anesthesia.
- Educate pet parents on preventative dental care, procedure findings, and recommendations.
- Gently handle dogs throughout the dental cleaning process.
- Perform teeth cleaning and polishing, including subgingival scaling.
- Accurately document dental conditions, decay, and disease.
- Communicate potential diagnoses and treatments to pet parents and veterinarians.
- Adhere to company policies and operational procedures.
- Comply with safety, cleaning, and disinfecting procedures.
- Clean up after pets as needed, including handling saliva, urine, feces, or vomit.
- Perform other related tasks as required.
- Maintain a flexible schedule, including weekends.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR :
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment.
- Excellent communication.
- Professional appearance and a positive attitude.
- Punctual, dependable, and excellent time management skills.
- Deep understanding of dog and cat breeds, sizes and behaviors.
- A team player who exhibits independent judgement, critical thinking, and decision making skills.
- Detail oriented and must consistently deliver an accurate work product.
Working Conditions :
- Lift and restrain animals of various sizes and weights.
- Walk, sit or stand for extended periods of time, and frequently work in a bent position.
- Ability to work from the floor over a sustained period of time.
- Potentially work around unpleasant odors and noises.
- Be exposed to bites, scratches and animal waste
- Potentially be exposed to contagious diseases.
Qualifications
- 1-2 years of exprerice as a Non-Anesthetic Dental Cleaning Technician
- Recent school grads from schools such as Merryfield are preferred.
Perks and Benefits :
- Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips; sales bonuses
- Free Crunch Fitness top tier membership
- Merit-based pay increases
- Complimentary service membership
30+ days ago