Kennel Technician

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for dogs, cats, and other hospitalized or boarding animals, including feeding, watering, walking, exercising, and cleaning.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and odor-free kennels, cages, runs, treatment areas, and other animal-care spaces.
• Follow feeding instructions, medication schedules, and special care instructions as directed by veterinary staff.
• Observe animals for changes in behavior, appetite, elimination, activity level, or other signs of illness or distress and promptly report concerns to the veterinary team.
• Safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Assist veterinary technicians and doctors with patient care and routine hospital tasks.
• Clean and disinfect equipment, bedding, bowls, litter boxes, and animal-care areas according to hospital protocols.
• Properly document feeding, cleaning, walking, and other patient-care activities as required.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of food, bedding, cleaning supplies, and other kennel supplies.
• Assist with admitting and discharging boarding or hospitalized patients as needed.
• Safely transport animals throughout the hospital and to designated outdoor areas.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, clients, and team members.
• Follow all hospital policies, safety procedures, and infection-control protocols.
• Provide compassionate and respectful care to animals and communicate professionally with clients and coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the practice manager, veterinarian, or veterinary technician.

Benefits

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Note: Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.