Veterinary Kennel Tech

About Us

Established in 1974, Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital has been serving the needs of our community's pets for over 35 years. Our practice was founded by Dr. K.W. Gilpin and is currently led by Dr. Darin Gilpin, Dr. Brian Gilpin, and Dr. Tori Shamblin Lefevers. Our team includes seven veterinarians, seven registered veterinary technicians, and many other experienced professionals providing high-quality care for pets. We offer preventative care, diagnostics, soft-tissue surgeries, laser therapy, dentistry, an in-house pharmacy, and more.

Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital is a family-run business with deep community ties in Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties. Martinsburg, West Virginia, is located in the lower Shenandoah Valley, offering diverse parks, trails, shops, museums, and outdoor activities. The area is known for geocaching and is just over an hour west of Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Care, feeding, medicating, and cleaning of hospitalized patients and boarding clients.
• Perform cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, and walking dogs.
• Administer medications and assist with post-operative patient care.
• Assist doctors and assistants with animal restraint and exams.
• Maintain proper recordkeeping of medications, special foods, appetite, behavior, and any issues arising during care.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Restock hospital supplies.

Requirements

• Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting methods.
• Proper methods of animal restraint.
• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment skillfully and efficiently.
• Perform moderately heavy physical labor (e.g., handling large dogs, bags of litter, pet foods).
• Attend to sick, scared, and injured animals sympathetically and patiently.
• Ability to learn to administer medications and recognize abnormal conditions.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with team members and clients.
• Availability to work evening shifts until 9:00 PM as needed, Fridays, and weekends.

Pay

$12.00 to $14.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

• Hours: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
• Must be available to work evening shifts, Fridays, and weekends.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability insurance).
• 401k with matching program.
• Life and supplemental insurance.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
• Paid bereavement and parental leave programs.
• Continuing education allowance (for licensed/registered/certified roles).
• Tuition reimbursement for AVMA-accredited veterinary technology programs.
• Career development opportunities.
• Referral bonus program.
• Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.

Note: Some benefits may vary for full-time vs. part-time employment.