Kennel Technician - Sanford, FL

Position Details

• Status: Full-time
• Schedule: Three shifts during the week, 7 am to 6 pm. Weekends and holidays are mandatory.

What You'll Do

Greet clients and patients with professionalism and compassion
Clean and maintain kennels, cages, runs, and animal housing areas
Maintain cleanliness throughout treatment, surgery, and reception areas to support infection control
Wash and sanitize food and water bowls and hospital equipment
Observe patients for changes in appearance, comfort, or behavior and report concerns to the medical team
Assist technicians with patient care and rehabilitation services
Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment
Jump in wherever needed to support the team and provide exceptional patient care

What You'll Bring

• Genuine love of animals and commitment to their well-being
• Ability to work opening, closing, weekend, and holiday shifts
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and handle dogs weighing up to 150 pounds
• Comfort working in a physically active role that includes standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the day
• Team-first mindset with the ability to work independently when needed
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail

The Extras You'll Actually Feel Meaningful Work Supporting Both Traditional and Holistic Veterinary Care

• Opportunities to learn from an experienced veterinary team
• A workplace where collaboration and positivity are part of the culture
• The satisfaction of making a difference for pets and their families every day
• A team that encourages learning, curiosity, and personal growth
• A hospital that's passionate about pushing the boundaries of veterinary medicine

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program