**BluePearl Pet Hospital in Houston, TX is looking for an** **Aquamation** **Technician to join our team!** The Aquamation Technician, reporting to the Aquamation supervisor, is responsible for performing the Aquamation process in a safe, efficient and respectful manner. The technician work activities include; daily operations related to the process of aquamation; deceased pet pickup and transport, operation of the alkaline hydrolysis machine, creation of pet memorial keepsakes, proper delivery of packaged aquamated remains. Cleaning and maintenance of the aquamation facility, company vehicle. The Aquamation technician works closely with our BluePearl Hospice Team. **Position:**   **Aquamation** **technician** _**Position will start at Spring, TX location to pick up company vehicle and will drive to Houston, TX facility. Candidate interested in this position should be comfortable with picking up deceased pets from owners & collecting memorabilia. Candidate should also be able to work in a facility with strong odors due to decomposition. Position is not involved in working with or providing medical care to live animals_ . **Work Schedule:**  Full-time; every other weekend availability **Pay Range Starting:**  $18.35/hour & Up *This pay band is dependent on experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool. **ESSENTIAL** **DUTIES & RESPONSABILITIES** + Maintain professional appearance and friendly demeanor at work  + Operate and maintain aquamation machines and related equipment ensuring they function properly and safely. + Handle deceased pets with respect and care while ensuring daily Aquamation goals and process timesare reached. + Perform daily routine operations with great attention to detail; check documentation, create memorials/keepsakes like clay prints, ink prints, fur clippings, engraving name plate, assembling of remains for quality control, etc.   + Maintain and update chemical track loads andaquamation pet logs.  + Perform cleaning and housekeeping activities such as sweeping, moping, vacuuming, dusting, laundry and vehicle cleaning care. + Maintain the company vehicle clean and ready for pick-ups andinform the supervisor of any mechanical issues. + Pick up from home and/or assist BluePearl Pet Hospice team with deceased pet transportation to the facility for aftercare service. + Other duties as assigned  ​ **SKILL & ABILITIES** + Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. + Excellent verbal communication skills. + Caring, patient, kind, and empathetic. + Customer Focus - Prioritize quality, safety, and ethics. + Demonstrate to be a team player who is flexible and adaptable. + Energetic, self-motivated, and results oriented. + The ability to feel comfortable building and maintaining relationships with other industry professionals and pet parents. + Able to work independently or as part of a team. + Committed to keeping a safe working environment by following standard procedures and guidelines. + Strong attention to detail **WORKING CONDITIONS**   + Ability to lift 50+lbs multiple times a day.  + Regular handling of deceased pets. + Ability to stand or sit at a workstation for long periods of time. + Ability to drive for long periods of time. + Regularly bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, sitting, repetitive motion, hand/wrist/finger motion + Ability to work independently. + Occasionally exposed to airborne particles from patients and chemicals related to animal care equipment  + Travel required to pick up deceased pets  + The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate  **EDUCATION, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS** + High school diploma or equivalent. + Valid driver license and ability to drive for long periods. + Additional training or certification in veterinary technology, mortuary science, funeral service or related field is preferred. **Why BluePearl?** + Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food. + We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career. + In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals. + We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following: + NEW company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability + NEW Parental Leave Benefits + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options. + Flexible work schedules. + Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans. + A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment. + We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets. ​ **For more information about BluePearl Pet Hospice and the services that we provide, please check out our website!** https://pethospice.bluepearlvet.com/ _BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity_ _employer_ _and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need_ _assistance_ _or_ _an accommodation_ _during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such_ _assistance_ _, and no applicant will be penalized_ _as a result of_ _such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace._